Bursar

The Independent Schools Council; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in London is seeking a new Bursar to provide strategic and operational leadership. The role involves ensuring robust finances and preparing the school for future challenges. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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

Strategic Ability

Job description

Introduction

The Godolphin and Latymer School is a leading independent girls' school in the UK, offering education to over 800 students aged 11 to 18. The school is renowned for academic excellence, a strong community ethos, and excellent facilities in West London.

Role Overview

The school is seeking a new Bursar to succeed Diana Lynch, who will retire in 2025. The Bursar will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership, ensuring robust finances and support services, and preparing the school for future opportunities and challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Substantial leadership and management experience in complex settings
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strategic ability to support the school's development
• Personal ethos of service and commitment to developing people
• Experience as a school bursar is not required; candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Application Process

To download further information or apply, visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 7890. The closing date is 08:30 am BST on Thursday, 5 June 2025.

Data Protection and Safeguarding

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Additional Information

The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions. The school is registered as a charity (number 312699) and is administered by The Godolphin and Latymer School Foundation.

Address: The Godolphin and Latymer School, Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PG.

School details: HMC/GSA, 820 girls, 11-18, with 220 in the Sixth Form.