Bursar

• AAAD5067_-_Bursar_Grade_7

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Bursar

Employer: Farndon Primary School

Salary: Salary- Grade 7 SCP 18-23 £31,537 - £34,434 (pro rata)

Location: Churton Road, Farndon, Chester CH3 6QP

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term Time

Hours: 37 hours per week. 38 weeks a year (Term time only) Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm & Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 1st June 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Farndon Primary School aims to provide a friendly family atmosphere which will encourage learning and make it possible for every child to unlock their potential.

Due to early retirement, the Governors and Head Teacher of Farndon Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated School Bursar to lead their non-teaching operations.

We are looking for a confident, experienced professional, who has a self-driven approach to problem solving and high-level communication, literacy and numeracy skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive to join our team.

Our school needs an outstanding person with the necessary expertise to deal with the challenges of managing Finance and Administration, HR and Health and Safety. The Bursar will collaborate closely with the Head Teacher, Governors and Senior Leaders to support the strategic development and continued improvement of the school. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, flexible and organised.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Experience and skills in administration and financial management
• A high level of IT literacy (knowledge of a range of systems including Office, Arbor, and other local authority systems desirable)
• The ability to monitor and review the school budget
• The ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, governors, and external stakeholders
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage your own time effectively
• An ability to embrace new challenges with energy, drive and resilience to make a real difference for our children

Main responsibilities

• Manage the financial operations of the school with support from the local authority. Prepare reports and data for the Headteacher and Governing Body. Meet with the Headteacher regularly to identify cost-savings and ensure effective budget management. This includes desirable attendance at some Governing Body meetings (approx. 3 per year)
• Use Unit 4 to raise purchase orders and invoices for items the school needs to purchase
• Make claims for funding
• Act as systems manager for Arbor and Local Resources Management
• Support with the administration and implementation of regulations regarding employment of staff e.g. processing applications, references, applying for DBS, booking supply cover where needed
• Maintain the Single Central Record as an essential function of school safeguarding requirements
• Manage and provide statistical data returns relating to the school; school census data, attainment returns
• Identify revenue streams and benchmark providers to ensure best value for the school. Liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Prepare financial reports and statistical data relating to the school for governors e.g., staffing levels, absence
• Maintain personnel records including absence
• Maintain and process pupil records, including admissions

In return, we will offer

• The opportunity to work with wonderful, caring and enthusiastic children
• An opportunity to become a member of a dedicated and supportive team of staff who are committed to maintaining high standards
• The opportunity to work in our beautiful primary school in a very active community

Visits to the school are strongly recommended, for candidates to fully appreciate the expectations and aspirations of our school community. Show around date is Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 2.30pm or 4pm. Please contact us if you would like to book on this show around at admin@farndon.cheshire.sch.uk

All applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The position will be subject to satisfactory references.

Closing date- 12 noon Monday 1st June 2026

Shortlisting- Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 8th June 2026

How to apply

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