Part Time Bursar

Essential Criteria: Qualifications: Evidence of academic achievement – Undergraduate Degree or equivalent Qualification Successful recent and relevant finance experience Additional relevant educational and/ or professional qualifications e.g., NASBM qualification Knowledge and Experience: Successful experience of managing and leading staff Successful recent and relevant finance experience Communicating at a Senior Management Team level Experience of budgetary management and control within an organisation at least equal in size and complexity to Staines Preparatory School Knowledge and experience of a variety of financial management systems, processes and procedures Successful HR experience A working knowledge of procurement, facilities management, contracts, risk assessment, health and safety and traded services in organisations Experience in running an administrative department and/or section. An understanding of school management and the role of the Governing Body Awareness and understanding of school/public sector finance/resources management information systems e.g., iSams and Accounts IQ Skills and Abilities: Excellent financial skills Highly developed interpersonal skills Exceptional planning and organisational skills including management and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication An ability to analyse data and evidence of higher-level IT skills An ability to use initiative and prioritise work An ability to follow instruction A high level of attention to detail Able to manage, motivate, inspire and lead large groups of staff, and to lead by example Skills and Abilities Continued: Lead effective Performance Management Skills and confidence to coach and mentor staff and tackle underperformance Knowledge and thorough understanding of the Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation and of confidentiality issues Able to present a business case and strategically influence decision making within the school. Able to deliver services and systems applicable for effective school management Understanding of educational issues Personal Qualities: A flexible, visible, hand-on and solution focused approach, combined with a keen eye for detail and the ability and the ability to manage a significant and varied workload. An accomplished and charismatic communicator with the ability to balance robustness with discussion and diplomacy, as well as managing conflicting priorities. Commitment to high educational, professional and personal standards A clear appreciation of the school as an educational environment, a charity and a business with the understanding of the importance of delivering a first-class experience to all shareholders. Other Requirements: Excellent record of attendance and punctuality Compliance with all safer recruitment checks (DBS) and Disqualification Disclosure Able to evidence a career long commitment to personal and professional development Smart presentation Desirable Criteria: Professional accounting/finance qualifications e.g., CSBM, ACCA or CIMA, AAT A qualification in School Business Management Understanding of promoting positive relationships within the wider school community. Staines Preparatory School is a great place to work. Not only do we offer everything you would expect, like excellent opportunities for career development, a great support network, a team of people dedicated to staff wellbeing and numerous staff training opportunities, we also offer extras which we hope set us apart from other schools. These include; Generous DC pension and benefits scheme Private Healthcare Fee remission Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice Buddies - upon appointment you will be paired up with a suitable colleague who will be on hand to answer any questions and offer advice before you start with us. Secret Friend; participants are given a 'Secret Friend' to buy them gifts from a list of preferences, and you will receive them too! Social Events - we have a dedicated team to ensure we enjoy Christmas and end of year social events, along with additional get togethers throughout the year Allocated free parking on site Free lunch each day Opportunity to travel with school parties to France, Iceland, Italy and around the UK Book Club Staff Choir.

The Bursar is a Senior Leadership position. The Bursar is responsible to the Headmistress and is accountable to the Governing Body for the conduct of the financial affairs, business management and material state of the premises. The Bursar will be responsible for the following: Strategic Leadership Supporting the Headmistress and Governing Body on the development of strategy and the management of strategic priorities as well as the production of business plans Reviewing, leading and continuously improving the school’s operational, commercial and financial strategy Reviewing, leading and continuously improving risk management and the major risk register, including alerting Governors to current and potential opportunities, risks and threats Finance and Accountancy Advising and implementing financial policy within the school Preparing annual forecasts of income and expenditure Monitoring income and expenditure in relation to budget Managing the accounts of the school and submitting Statements of Financial Activity (SOFA) and balance sheets in accordance with the charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Predicting and managing cash flow projections for the current and future years Duties as Clerk to the Governors Report at Governor’s Meetings including the Annual General Meeting and meetings of sub-committees where required Providing information and advice to governors, liaising with outside agencies as necessary Managing procedure, membership, election and re-election in line with the memorandum and articles of association Completion and submission of statutory returns to Companies House, including trustees report, to Charities Commission and ensuring the statutory requirements are adhered to Directing the Secretary to the Clerk of Governors as required.

Safeguarding Children To be responsible for the Single Central Register To have a sound understanding of the requirements of safeguarding employment requirements, having due regard to the relevant legislation and guidance from the Department for Education and the Independent School inspectorate General Management and Administration Monitoring and implementing the school's policy to comply with the requirements of health and safety legislation. This includes acting on matters of health and safety within the school Ensuring sufficient First Aid training across the school and onsite welfare office available Ensuring that catering services are being provided efficiently and to a high standard, to include budgeting, management liaison and quality control Acting as a point of contact for all legal matters Managing whole school insurance requirements Managing school accommodation lettings in conjunction with the Facilities Manager Liaising with the Department for Education (DfE) and the ISC (Independent Schools Council) to including responsibility for the records and returns required Maintaining contact with the statutory authorities and other organisations.