School Bursar at British Curriculum International School

Position: School Bursar
Reports To: Head Teacher
Salary Range: Competitive with full benefits

Job Summary:
The school’s leading support staff professional responsible for Ethics, Financial Resource Management, Information and ICT Administration, Management of Facility & Property, Health & Safety, and Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to the Head teacher and the Board
Member: Senior Leadership Team, School Committee, appropriate Board sub- committees
Finance and Accounting Strategy, management, administration & reporting
Management of HR, ICT, Facility & Property, Health, Safety & Security
Change management according to school development/strategic plan
Leadership of all administrative staff (50+ colleagues)
Financial Performance Reporting to the Board

Qualifications

A good first degree from a reputable institution. An accountancy qualification. Holders of an MBA or Master’s degree are preferred. Professional qualifications such as CFA/ICAN/ACCA would be an advantage
Minimum ten (10) years experience in relevant fields, four of which should have been spent in a management position
Sound experience of financial management and budgetary planning and control
Ability to secure funding through researching and applying for resources
Proven knowledge and experience of human resources management
An ability to identify, research, develop, cost and implement new initiatives
Experience of ICT – Computer literacy at a high level of proficiency.
Knowledge of SIMS, financial software, and Databases
Previous experience of working in a school will be preferable.

Attributes

A good communicator and strategic thinker
Plenty of initiative, self-confidence, drive and the desire to make a difference®
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to lead and motivate a team of administration staff
Decision-making ability & conflict resolution skills
The ability to manage large budgets
Good organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multi-task and delegate successfully (deliver results through others)
The ability to work under pressure and prioritize work
Commitment to contributing towards school improvement
A love of children, caring personality
A diplomatic, tactful, and mature individual

Mode of Application
Interested candidates with strong accounting/finance backgrounds should send curriculum vitae and cover letter to [email protected] . Application closes on 29th February, 2012.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).