Bursar
The Study Prep, Wimbledon
Merton
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2024
Job overview
The Study Preparatory School, Wimbledon is a well-established and successful non-selective school for girls aged 4-11, grounded by four core values of compassion, curiosity, creativity and courage.
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a high performing and strategic individual as Bursar and Clerk to the Governors who will play a key role in the overall management and development of the school.
Reporting to both the Head and the Chair of Governors, the principal objective of this role is to provide leadership and operational management in all areas of the non-educational aspects of the school including Finance, Estates, IT, Catering, Legal and Company Secretarial.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent commercial and financial ability. They will need to have previously led and managed a multi-disciplinary team and be able to demonstrate strong inter-personal and communication skills.
A proactive and collaborative approach coupled with a strong commitment to helping the school enable the pupils to reach their potential will be key to delivering within this position.
Previous experience of working in a school is not essential however they will need to demonstrate a strong interest in the education and aspirations of young people along with a desire to support the School’s educational aims and values.
Application Process
The Study Prep is being assisted in the recruitment of this key position by the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA) Recruitment Team, from whom an application pack can be obtained by sending an email to recruiting@theisba.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to speak with ISBA, please contact Lucy Wyatt on 07817 038009.
Closing date for applications is 23rd February 2024, 5pm.
The Study Preparatory School, Wimbledon is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, proof of identity and qualifications and a satisfactory medical report.
About The Study Prep, Wimbledon
- The Study Prep, Wimbledon
- Wilberforce House, Camp Road, Wimbledon Common
- London
- SW19 4UN
- United Kingdom
The Study is a renowned prep school for girls in South West London. We pride ourselves on our reputation for academic and creative excellence, and while we place a clear focus on educational achievement, we believe learning means so much more.
We are a creative and progressive school, always nurturing and proud to be non-selective at Reception. Our ethos centres around our four values – compassion, curiosity, creativity and courage – which encapsulate what it really means to be a Study girl.
We aim to achieve more for our girls than just an excellent education, always striving to reach high, promoting creativity and individuality as we help every Study girl become the very best she can be.
Our creative approach to education is designed to encourage a natural curiosity that provides the best foundation for later learning. We champion the importance of emotional wellbeing, kindness, friendship and respect for others. Through a nurturing environment we strive to produce well-rounded, confident and caring girls.
Our pupils go on to leading senior schools and 2022 has been another very successful year for the Year 6 leavers, with 31 scholarships offered by leading senior schools.
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