Bursar's Assistant

Catholic Independent Schools; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

On-site parking

Death in service benefit

Fee remission for daughter

Job summary

Farnborough Hill is seeking a Bursar's Assistant on a part-time basis, year-round, 8.30 am–4.30 pm, three days per week. Lunch is one hour, unpaid. Includes 15 days holiday plus bank holidays. Salary is £27,000 FTE per annum, with on-site parking and a contributory pension.

Role involves front-line administration and DBS clearance. Start date 29 October 2026. Ideal candidate will be highly organized, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellent customer service for pupils,

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Front-line customer service capability to promote the School.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative tasks within the Bursary.
• Be the first point of contact for parents, staff, suppliers and others.
• Support the Bursar and Facilities Manager in daily operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

Job description

Farnborough Hill is looking to recruit a Bursar's Assistant from 29 October 2026. This is a part-time, year-round role, to support the Bursar and Facilities Manager, together with general school administration. The postholder will carry out administrative tasks within the Bursary and will be the first point of contact for parents, staff, suppliers and others seeking contact with the Bursar.

The normal hours are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, three days per week (actual days to be discussed at interview), with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day, and 15 days holiday per annum, which ideally should be taken to coincide with periods when the School is on holiday, plus statutory bank holidays.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and administrative skills. We are looking for someone who is fully committed to working in a front-line role and providing excellent customer service to promote the School. This is an all-round role requiring excellent interpersonal qualities.

We offer a competitive salary (FTE £27,000 per annum)

• dependant on skills and experience
• contributory pension scheme
• on-site parking
• 'death in service' benefit (four times salary paid to next of kin as a lump sum)
• remission of fees for a daughter attending the school, in line with the current policy, subject to the usual standards and procedures for admission

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regarded and successful girls' independent Catholic school with motivated pupils and a strong pastoral ethos.

Further information about the role and the School can be found on our website. www.farnborough-hill.org

Farnborough Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate DBS Code of Practice check.

If you require any further information about this post or the School please telephone Mel Clark, the Headmistress's PA, in the first instance, on 01252 545197.

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Tuesday 1 September 2026

Interviews: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and may take place prior to the closing date

Start Date: 29 October 2026