Bursar - Flexible Working - Part-time

Hunton CEP School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-3323-93S
• Posted:18/09/2025
• Pay:KSC
• Start Date:1st April 2026
• App Close Date:24/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:29th October 2025

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This is a great opportunity for an individual who has a strong background in Finance who will oversee financial arrangements and controls and will work with the Headteacher in budget reviews, projections etc.  We are looking for someone to work 3 days a week. Days are flexible, working hours are also flexible and will be agreed alongside the successful candidate.   A caring approach and a good sense of humour are essential.

Hunton CEP School is a unique place to be, having a caring ethos where everyone is valued and a strong working partnership with parents, governors and the community in a semi-rural setting. Our school roll is 105 comprising enthusiastic and keen pupils eager to learn.  Our Ofsted report (May 2021 noted ‘Good’) says our pupils love to learn and behave exceptionally well.

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in financial management and budgeting
• Working knowledge of FSM Connect (desirable)
• Working knowledge of appropriate school financial policies and procedures
• The ability to complete complex returns
• Understanding and compliant of the procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
• Meet the requirements of a DBS and pre-employment checks

Through our four Christian values of Compassion, Joy, Perseverance and Respect, we provide a safe, nurturing environment rooted in Christian beliefs. We work together and support one another to be the very best we can be to the benefit of our children and families and are united by a strong sense of community. 

If you share in this vision and are keen to play a part in the further development of our wonderful school, you would be joining a dedicated staff who enjoy coming to school each day. 

Information about the school

An extract from our latest Ofsted report of May 2021: "Pupils really enjoy being at school. They love to learn and are confident that staff will protect and nurture them. The close-knit school community helps to ensure that teachers know each child well. Pupils work and play happily with each other throughout the school".

We are a Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School. The school currently has 107 pupils taught in 4 year classes comprising R; 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6. The PAN is currently 15.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ruth Lang
• Address:Bishops Lane, Hunton, Maidstone , Kent, ME15 0SJ
• Telephone: (01622) 820360
• Email: office@hunton.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Child Protection Policy