Bursar
Upton House School
Windsor and Maidenhead
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 12 September 2024
Job overview
Location: Windsor, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours of Work: 8am-5pm
To Start: January 2025 or sooner
Upton House is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bursar to join our busy school office team.
A little bit about us
We are a small small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall financial management of the school but the role will also oversee commercial, operational and strategic interests. This will include HR, facilities, grounds and catering as well as providing long-term strategic planning to ensure the continued financial health, success and longevity of the school.
As a critical member of the team the Bursar will report directly to the Headmistress. The Bursar is also responsible to the Chair of Governors in their role as Clerk to the Governors.
As part of the Upton Office Team, the successful candidate would also be required to help out with addition school tasks such as covering phones and reception as and when needed as well as school/staff events which could occur in evenings and at weekends.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming community in one of the leading independent schools in the area.
What we can offer
· An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town
· Salary: Competitive dependant on experience
· Full-time position, ie, 52 weeks/year including school holidays, working from 8:00am–5:00pm.
· Potential to progress further and develop your career
· 6 weeks holiday
· Fee discount
· Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role
· Helpful and supportive management team
· A friendly and supportive team
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this role would have:
· ACCA or CIMA Accountancy qualification essential
· Previous experience of working in a finance role, preferably as Bursar or business manager.
· People management experience
· Payroll experience
· Relationship building skills at all levels
· Ability to demonstrate commercial acumen and expert management of the day-to-day operations and non-academic functions of the school.
· Strong digital skills, specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential for this role.
· Outstanding numeracy/literacy skills and attention to detail.
· The ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
· Preferable, but not essential - knowledge of and experience of the education/Independent schools sector.
· Excellent communication skills
· Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
· Commitment to your role and being an inspiration
· Have a fun, can do attitude
· A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential
If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application form and we look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date: Thursday 12th September 2024
Attached documents
About Upton House School
Upton House School is a independent co-educational preparatory school in Windsor, Berkshire. The school was first opened in 1936, and is located on a one acre site in the centre of Windsor. In 2008 the two-storey facility Little Upton was opened, containing pre-nursery and nursery rooms with access to an outdoor play area. There are approximately 295 students on the school roll. Upton House is denominationally Christian, and is a registered charity.
Headmistress
Rhian Thornton
Values and Vision
The main goal at Upton House is to nurture confidence and talent in both the life and academic skills of its pupils. This is achieved in an aspirational, family-friendly, environment and using a lively, challenging and broad-based curriculum. Children are given the self-confidence from an early age that can be used to find their true potential.
Upton House aims to establish a lasting community that its pupils can take pride in as they enter adulthood and working life. The Old Uptonian association was founded in 1949 and is valuable source of archive information and a source of contact between former pupils and staff.
ISI
“The school fully meets its aims to foster a happy and stimulating environment in which each child can prosper academically, socially, emotionally, morally, culturally and spiritually.”
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