School Bursar- Term time only plus 5 weeks - Flexible working hours can be agreed between 8am-5:30pm
Forest Bridge School
Maidenhead
- £36,354 - £39,499 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Local Pension Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- February 2022 or ASAP
- Apply by:
- 15 December 2021
Job overview
School Bursar - SCP 32-35 (London Fringe) £36,354- 39,499 Term time only plus 5 weeks; 37.5 hours per week (Flexible hours can be agreed between the hours of 8-5:30)
An exciting opportunity to join our wonderful school community. We are a school for children with Autism that has 96 pupils and over 120 staff based in Maidenhead.
We have recently moved to a brand new purpose-built building and it is now time to recruit a Bursar with the prime responsibility for finance.
Main Purpose of Job:
Reporting to, and subject to the direction of, the Headteacher and Trustees/Governors; this role manages and performs functions related to the financial resource management, including being our Single Academy Trust’s named Chief Financial Officer. The Bursar role is primarily a hands-on finance role but will also lead on the financial management of the Trust. Advising the Headteacher and Governors on the financial management of the Trust. The Bursar will ensure sound and appropriate financial governance and financial risk management in line with the Academies Handbook, the ESFA guidelines, and with all statutory requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the Financial Resource Management
• Responsible for pay matters relating to staff (120+ staff)
• Line management of Finance Assistant
• To provide monthly management accounts to the Leadership team and Governors
• Liaising with a number of Local Authorities regarding top-up fees
• Act as the Chief Financial Officer
• Ensure school policies related to finance are regularly updated and fit for purpose.
• Play a key role in financial due diligence for the school.
• To provide advice and guidance on pay-related queries for all staff, including maternity/paternity leave entitlement, etc. And ensure school staff are issued relevant notification of pay (eg payslips, annual salary statements
• To implement changes to pay from statutory, national or local pay agreements
• To lead in setting and forward planning the School’s budget by ensuring accurate information relating to staffing and all other areas of expenditure
Closing date for applications is the 13th December 21
Interviews will take place on the 17th December 21
Attached documents
About Forest Bridge School
Forest Bridge School (FBS) is a new school for children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder which opened in September 2015. Offering a personalised curriculum with ABA methodologies we are a unique setting for advanced and early learners, alike. We pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary approach to learning with an emphasis on tailoring programs to meet the unique needs of each individual pupil.
Message to ALL candidates:
Please read through all the documentation and make sure you address all aspects of the Person Specification in your application.
If you are considering applying for a role, it is highly recommended that you arrange a telephone conversation or visit with our Headteacher Elizabeth Farnden. This can be arranged by contacting us on 01628202030 or emailing admin@forestbridgeschool.org.uk
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