School Bursar

Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in the UK is seeking a School Bursar to oversee finance and budgetary control for its schools and the central team. The role involves supporting procurement, HR, Payroll, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing financial operations within an educational setting. This position offers an entry-level opportunity, working collaboratively with a supportive team. Interested applicants should submit their application form and covering letter before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, budgeting, and procurement management.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial and budgetary procedures for schools.
• Provide finance support to the central team and school staff.
• Manage procurement, HR, payroll, and premises-related financial tasks.

Job description

School Bursar

We are seeking a School Bursar to support the Kaleidoscope Central Team and Crockerne C of E Primary School, responsible for the smooth day‑to‑day running of finance and budgetary control across the allocated schools and the central team. This role is a key part of a Multi‑Academy Trust, working under the direction of the CFO, Headteacher and CEO, and within the policies adopted by the Trust board and the Academy Trust handbook.

The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective management and supervisory support on all operations including Finance, Budgets, Procurement, HR, Payroll, Premises and general administrative matters. You will be working within both a school and the central Trust office environment.

Within our schools, we have worked together to develop strong policy, procedure and practice. The school's community in Pill is supported by a skilled, friendly staff team, supportive governors and parents/carers, and an excellent link with the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial and budgetary procedures for schools. • Provide finance support to the central team and School staff. • Manage procurement, HR, payroll and premises-related financial tasks. • Coordinate with SFOO and handle general administrative matters. • Ensure adherence to Trust policies and the Academy Trust handbook.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Temporary

Job Function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

How to Apply

Complete the application form together with a covering letter and submit through the postal or office channels listed below before the vacancy closing date. For further information, please see the School Bursar Recruitment Pack or contact Jo Walters (CFO, Kaleidoscope MAT) at the MAT Central Office.