Bursar Administration - Part-time

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3754-98S
• Posted:17/01/2017
• Pay:KR8
• Start Date:Mar 2017
• App Close Date:02/02/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 10th February

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St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a part-time Bursar and Personnel Administrator to manage and develop the financial, administrative and business aspects of the school.

The postholder will manage the school’s budgets and finance systems and undertake a diverse range of administration, premises management and personnel duties in order to contribute to the successful and smoothing running of the school by:

• Ensuring the school makes the best possible use of resources available;
• Managing financial procedures, monitoring and planning;
• Oversee the strategic management of premises maintenance and effective risk management;
• Administering personnel related matters.

The successful candidate will have:

• A sound understanding or experience of financial management;
• A sound knowledge or a range of computer applications including SIMS and financial management systems;
• Management of areas including Health and Safety and premises;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in partnership with all members of the school community;
• Experience in managing people;
• A high level of drive and motivation with the ability to motivate others;
• A proactive, innovative approach to school business development;
• Hold a relevant professional qualification or can demonstrate equivalent experience.

31 hours a week, worked over five days. Monday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Tuesday 8.30am to 12.30pm, Wednesday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Thursday 8.00am to 12.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm (excluding a one hour lunch break on Monday, Wednesday and Friday). 41 weeks a year (excluding holiday entitlement) 39 weeks including INSET days and two additional weeks to be worked as agreed to take into account additional workload at year end and budget preparation.

It is not a requirement of the role to be Catholic but you should be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Applications should be submitted by no later than Thursday 2^nd February at 12.00 noon.

Interviews will be held on Friday 10^th February.

KR8

Information about the school

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a thriving school. We have happy, motivated children and supportive parents. Being a small one form entry school, in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, our children and staff grow and learn as one family working together. We are proud of our school and established learning community.

We are a Catholic School where the ethos is underpinned by the Gospel Values of developing the whole child through love, care and respect for others.

St Augustine’s has a rich and diverse community that aims to value each child for their unique gifts, skills and talents and where we appreciate that every child is different, special in the eyes of God no matter what their ethnicity, ability or background. We welcome staff from all faiths and backgrounds, who are happy to support our ethos.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School has strong links with our three feeder parishes, has enthusiastic and motivated children from a wide catchment area and diverse backgrounds, and a friendly and supportive staff who work hard as a strong team. The curriculum is creative and well resourced.

The school is close to the town centre of Tunbridge Wells, and set in large, pleasant grounds which include our reflection area and pond, sports field, Early Years garden and outdoor classroom. In September 2021, our school was graded as 'Good' by Ofsted.

The school is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership and is linked to, and collaborates closely with St Margaret Clitherow Primary School in Tonbridge, St Thomas' Primary School in Sevenoaks, with a shared Area Business Manager, Mrs Maria Sherring.

St Augustines Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be asked for two references and be subject to a full DBS check plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Francine Leveridge
• Address:Wilman Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9AL
• Telephone: (01892) 529796
• Email: office@st-augustines-tunbridgewells.kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Bursar and Personnel Administrator Person Specification
• Bursar and Personnel Administrator Job Description