Job Introduction
Cliffedale Primary School - Bursar
Location: Grantham
Salary: Grade 7 £24,251.04
Full time, 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus training days and 2 weeks holidays.
Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026. Start ASAP.
Key responsibilities include financial administration, budget tracking, payments, procurement, reporting, HR administration, GDPR compliance, recruitment, and personnel record management.
Job Description
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Cliffedale Primary School
Line Manager: Headteacher
Job Purpose: Promote high standards of business management and ensure effective use of resources supporting school objectives.
Main Areas:
- Budget management and forecasting
- Financial procedures and month-end processes
- Purchase ledger and procurement
- School fund administration
- Sales invoicing and lettings
- HR, recruitment, safeguarding checks and payroll liaison
- Audit preparation and compliance
- Resource management including line management responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths and relevant Level 4+ qualification.
Skills: Communication, ICT, Finance Systems, Prioritisation, HR knowledge, Proactive and Resilient Mindset, Policy Awareness, Flexible, Good Communicator, Vigilant with Procedural Processes and Compliance
Experience: Financial strategic management, budgeting, staff management and business/school experience.
Personal Attributes: Positive attitude, commitment to development, honest, equality and diversity.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
