School Bursar

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a School Bursar in Birmingham. The role involves managing financial, administrative, and operational systems of a vibrant primary school. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial administration, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary of £32k - £36k per year offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Support from dedicated team

Excellent referral scheme

Access to unique positions in schools

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration, ideally in education.
• Strong financial, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to use financial software and Microsoft Office confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage school budget, including forecasting and reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and advise the leadership team.
• Oversee payroll, procurement, invoicing, and school income.
• Manage contracts, premises, and support services.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Line-manage administrative and finance support staff.

Skills

Financial administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confident using financial software

Proactive, solution-focused

Education

Relevant qualifications in finance or business management

Tools

SIMS

FMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Midlands/ contract / £32k - 36k per year

Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full time – 36 hours per week
Salary: £32k - £36k
Start Date: 1 st September 2025

Are you a highly organised and financially astute professional looking to make a real impact in education?
A lovely Primary School is seeking a committed and experienced School Bursar to their friendly and dedicated team. They are a vibrant, inclusive primary school located in the west of Birmingham, with a strong community ethos and a clear focus on nurturing every child’s potential.

About the Role

As School Bursar, you will be responsible for the efficient management of the school’s financial, administrative, and operational systems. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to ensure effective budgeting, financial planning, and compliance with statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor the school budget, including forecasting and reporting
• Prepare financial reports and advise the leadership team on financial matters
• Oversee payroll, procurement, invoicing, and school income
• Manage contracts, premises, and support services
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Line-manage administrative and finance support staff

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in financial administration or a similar role (preferably in an education setting)
• Demonstrates strong financial, organisational, and communication skills
• Is confident using financial software and Microsoft Office
• Has a proactive, solution-focused approach and can work independently
• Understands school finance systems (e.g., SIMS, FMS) – desirable but not essential
• Holds relevant qualifications in finance or business management (or equivalent experience)

As a School Bursar through TeacherActive you will receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Support from a dedicated team of consultants
• An excellent referral scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Access to a range of unique positions in our schools

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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