Part-time Bursar

Christians Schools Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The King's School in Witney is seeking an experienced finance professional to join as Bursar on a part-time basis (32 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The role oversees day-to-day financial management, budgeting, forecasting and management accounts, with experience in cloud-based finance software and Excel preferred.

Salary ranges from £25,742 to £29,170 (FTE £32,178 to £36,462) depending on experience. Flexible working arrangements may be discussed; start date as soon as possible with DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and forecasting for a school or similar organisation.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial reporting.
• Familiar with cloud-based financial software and managing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial management of the school.
• Prepare management accounts and budgets; monitor variances.
• Collaborate with staff, governors, and suppliers; ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

MS Excel

Cloud-based software

Tools

Cloud-based financial software

Job description

Post: Part-time Bursar 32 hours per week (52 weeks per year).

Salary: £25,742 to £29,170 (£32,178 to £36,462 FTE) depending on experience

Advertised: Monday 7th September 2026

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026, 9am. (Please note that applications will be reviewed as they come in and we reserve the right to close the process at an earlier date)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interview Dates: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful Christian School staff team, where staff feel supported and valued, and where pupils achieve excellent results. The King's School has operated for over 40 years providing high quality Early Years, Primary and Secondary education. Currently the roll is 209 pupils.

Initially working alongside our previous post-holder, we are looking for an experienced finance professional who demonstrates the confidence to take on the day-to-day financial management for the school. The successful candidate will preferably have experience of using cloud-based financial software, MS Office Excel, and be familiar with budgeting and forecasting, and preparation of management accounts. Ideally the successful candidate should have previous experience in a school environment but this is not essential.

The role will involve interactions with staff, parents, governing bodies and suppliers, therefore good interpersonal skills are essential.

This is a year-round position. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements regarding days and hours; however, some availability during school holidays is essential.

Visiting the school prior to interview is recommended.

It is a genuine and determining occupational requirement that the job-holder must be a committed Christian, willing to work in line with the ethos and values of Oxfordshire Community Churches.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks and training, including DBS checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants are therefore required to disclose relevant convictions and cautions in accordance with the law.

Applicants are not required to disclose protected convictions or cautions that are filtered under the relevant legislation.

If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments that will enable you to apply for this position, then please let us know.