Bursar - Part-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3307-146S
• Posted:30/03/2026
• Pay:Kent Scale E
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:24/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:06.05.26

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Are you a friendly, flexible finance whizz?

Are you a well-organised, calm and professional team-player?

We are seeking a part-time Bursar to proactively and reactively respond to the needs of the school, manage the budget and finance systems, oversee personnel administration, school maintenance and capital projects.. 

This is a senior role, working with and reporting to the Head Teacher and schools' senior leaders, the School Governors (attending Resources and Steering Committees). The Site Manager reports to the Bursar and together they manage maintenance and capital buildings projects.

We need a great team player who can work 18-20 hours a week term time; some pro-rata work is also needed in school holidays. The working pattern can be discussed during the interview.

Key support for new-to-role and experienced Bursars comes from the well-established and active network of Bursars in the Sevenoaks Primary Partnership, who work collaboratively on school issues and projects. The Education People's Schools Financial Services team offer support and training, where needed.

Chevening enjoys a picturesque village setting, surrounded by green fields and bird-song; the location is close to M25 and A21 junctions, as well as Sevenoaks town and facilities.

Our school is a vibrant, welcoming and busy environment with a dedicated and hard-working staff who are passionate about their work, enjoy fun and humour. Our children are happy, friendly, polite and helpful.

The attached Job Description and Person Spec provide further information regarding the role.

If you think you would like to join us, please complete and submit the application form on Kent Teach.

Initial information about the vacancy is available from Miss Karen Minnis (Headteacher) via email headteacher@chevening.kent.sch.uk   

Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the School Office Manager, Miss Kayleigh Derby office@chevening.kent.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. If you would like further information about the post please contact Miss Derby or Miss Minnis. Both can be contacted on 01732 452895

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. Our June 2025 OFSTED inspection was ungraded and confirmed that standards had been maintained since the last inspection. We had a very successful church SIAMs inspection in Nov 2025 and successfully achieved the NurtureUK accreditation in Autumn 2025.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

Rooted in the parable of the Mustard Seed, Chevening’s vision is to be a place of nurture and growth for every child, our school family and the wider world.

At Chevening all can find shelter, strength and purpose through God’s love and Christ’s teachings. We seek to see everyone flourish spiritually, socially and academically. We will achieve this by being: ⋄ True to Christ and His teachings   ⋄ Known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes   ⋄ Inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all. 

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you!

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Minnis
• Address:Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA
• Telephone: (01732) 452895
• Email: headteacher@chevening.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• Employment of ExOffender