Bursar

GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in West London is seeking a Bursar to provide strategic and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience and excellent communication skills. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership and management experience in complex settings.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership.
• Ensure robust finances and support services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Bursar

Godolphin and Latymer is one of the UK’s leading independent schools, offering a first-class education to more than 800 girls aged 11 to 18. Consistently ranked amongst the top schools in the country, the school combines outstanding academic achievement with a strong sense of community and an inclusive ethos. Talents are nurtured, and students are encouraged to pursue their passions with creativity, energy, and commitment. The school's historic buildings sit alongside modern facilities, tranquil gardens, and courtyards, providing a secure and inspiring environment in West London.

Diana Lynch will retire in 2025 after 30 years of service. The school is seeking a successor as Bursar to provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership, ensuring robust finances and support services, and preparing for future opportunities and challenges.

The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership and management experience in complex, multi-stakeholder settings, with excellent relationship-building and communication skills. They should support the school's commercial development and demonstrate a personal ethos of service and development. Existing school bursar experience is not required; applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

To download further information or apply, please visit our website via the button below, quoting reference number 7890. The closing date is 08:30 am BST on Thursday, 5 June 2025.

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Applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Online searches may be conducted on shortlisted candidates, who must provide online profile details, including social media.

This role involves contact with children, though unlikely to be direct. All staff working during school hours will have some contact with pupils.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions and cautions, including 'spent' ones unless protected under DBS rules, to assess suitability.

The charity is The Godolphin and Latymer School (charity registration number 312699), administered by The Godolphin and Latymer School Foundation (Company number 3598439).

THE GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL, Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PG.

HMC/GSA 820 girls, 11-18 (220 in the Sixth Form).