Bursar and Clerk to the Governors
St Edmund’s School is a 2-18 independent, co-educational HMC day and boarding school located in a stunning site overlooking Canterbury Cathedral and occupying 63 acres.
The school aims to be a caring and disciplined community informed by Christian principles that encourages pupils to become “the best that they can be” and enjoys its reputation for being a friendly, academically ambitious and creative environment.
St Edmund’s School is currently enjoying record levels (currently 650 pupils) with continued success forecasted and was judged as Excellent on all measures in its most recent ISI inspection and won the Independent School of the Year Award for Performing Arts in 2023.
The school is now looking to appoint a Bursar to work closely with the Head and Executive Group to contribute to the school’s strategic development. This position will take overall responsibility for the financial and administrative operations across the entire school, providing effective day-to-day management of all aspects of domestic operations and commercial activities.
In order to apply to this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Strong financial ability with proven financial planning and reporting – formal qualifications are less important than prior experience
- Strategic planning and significant project management experience
- Evidence of leading and developing multi-functional teams
- Excellent commercial acumen and a high level of operational facilitation
How to Apply
St Edmund’s School is being assisted in the recruitment of this key appointment by the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA), from whom a Candidate Pack can be obtained by sending an email to recruiting@theisba.org.uk
Alternatively if you would like to discuss the position with ISBA prior to applying, please contact Lucy Wyatt on 07817 038009.
Closing date for applications is Monday 29th July 2024.
Suitable applicants will be invited to screening interviews throughout the advertising period with a view to first stage school interviews taking place throughout August and final panel interviews taking place at the beginning of September. The ISBA recruitment team reserves the right to close this position early if they receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
St Edmund’s School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects their entire school community to share this commitment. Applicants will need to be prepared to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.