Bursar
Oakfield Preparatory School
Dulwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £50,000 p.a. Dependant on qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 June 2017
Job overview
Due to the retirement of the current Bursar after many years of excellent service, we are now looking for an outstanding and experienced Bursar to oversee the needs of a fast-paced, high-achieving 2-11 Preparatory School.
The position of Bursar is the most senior non-teaching role in the school, a member of the Senior Leadership of the School reporting directly to the Principal. This is a varied role that has responsibility of the strategic management of the school covering the following areas:
• Finance including production of budgets and forecasts
• Strategic monitoring
• Management & IT
• HR (including HR compliance)
• Buildings and Site
As Bursar, you will be responsible for the conduct of the financial affairs, business management and material state of the premises and to the Principal for day-to-day administration, as well as overseeing the effective running of the Administrative team of the school to ensure that school needs are met.
Essential criteria for this role:
• Certificate of School Business Management
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principals
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel
• Thorough knowledge of financial software packages
• Working knowledge of ISI regulations and guidance relating to safeguarding, recruitment, SCR, record keeping
• General understanding of procurement risk assessment and health & safety
Desirable Criteria:
• AAT qualified or working towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA
• Excellent knowledge of working in a school finance environment
If you would like to take advantage of this rare opportunity and you feel you have something special to contribute to the next chapter of the Oakfield Preparatory School story, then we are waiting to hear from you.
About Oakfield
Established in 1887, Oakfield Preparatory School is a thriving independent co-educational day school. Located in leafy Dulwich, we provide a secure and happy atmosphere which encourages each child to develop their gifts and unlock their potential. We encourage our pupils to be inquisitive and forward thinking, equipping them with a wide range of contemporary skills whilst instilling in them the traditional principles of discipline, courtesy and respect. Our pupils benefit from a broad and varied curriculum and the quality of the teaching leads to outstanding results.
Oakfield is part of the Education Development Trust family of schools. Mentioned in the good school’s guide: https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/154601/oakfield-preparatory-school/JZBTR75#tab_review
To apply:
Please go to our website via the apply button.
Due to safer recruitment requirements, we request that an application form is completed in full and returned to recruitment@educationdevelopmenttrust.com
Closing date: Sunday 11th June 2017
Interview date: 28th June 2017
Attached documents
About Oakfield Preparatory School
- Oakfield Preparatory School
- 125-128 Thurlow Park Road, Dulwich
- London
- SE21 8HP
- United Kingdom
OAKFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Established in 1887, and a member of the leading global education provider, Education Development Trust, Oakfield Preparatory School, aims to give its pupils a caring, challenging and inspiring environment where they can develop during their formative years. We encourage every pupil to be inquisitive and forward-thinking, to best equip them with the wide range of personal qualities essential for them to thrive in tomorrow’s world, while instilling traditional principles of discipline, courtesy and respect.
Situated in green and leafy West Dulwich, transport links are excellent. Oakfield boasts very strong links with all its prestigious neighbouring senior schools to which Oakfield children gravitate, many with scholarships, at the end of Year 6.
Our range of Extra-Curricular Activities is extensive: from Karate to Reasoning, from Chess to the Orchestra, and many more in between. We encourage our children to discover their talents, and then we support them to make the most of their gifts.
All our children learn French with a host of other subjects taught by specialist teachers, such as IT, Sport, Music, including musical instruments, Mathematics, English, Science and Art. We believe there should be no ceiling to the achievements of our children. The pastoral care here at Oakfield is of the highest quality and staff have the highest expectations of our children. Oakfield is staffed by a highly dedicated and committed team of academic and support staff. The senior leadership team is strong with an excellent vision for the future of the school.
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