Bursar
Mobberley CofE Primary School, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 7RA28 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
26 January 2026
Latest start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours, Monday to Friday Term time only plus staff training (Inset) days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,537 - £34,434
What skills and experience we're looking for
Mobberley C.E. Primary School are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and skilled School Bursar to lead our non-teaching operations. We are looking for a reliable, organised professional, who has a self-driven approach to problem solving and high-level communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
The successful candidate needs to have excellent organisational skills, possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills and have a passion for developing the best opportunities for the children of Mobberley.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive to join the team of this high performing school. The successful post holder will work alongside committed and like-minded colleagues, as part of our office team. They must enjoy working in a busy, child-centred environment and can be a positive point of contact for our school community through all in person/online interactions.
Our new Bursar will take a lead at whole school level regarding all aspects of finance, administration, HR, and operational support. They will work with the Senior Leadership Team/Governors and maintain a strong relationship with the Cheshire East Budget Officer to ensure the school’s business and financial procedures deliver the highest possible standards.
Whilst you may not have experience of all areas of the role or working in an educational environment, you will have transferrable skills from existing employment and a desire to learn and take advantage opportunities to develop. You will be able to work within a collaborative management organisation; supporting the Senior Leadership Team with sound financial advice and guidance, whilst taking responsibility for your own area of work.
Please read our job description and person specification closely. If you think you may be the candidate we are looking for and would like further information, or an informal discussion, please contact our Headteacher, Damien Stenson - email head@mobberley.cheshire.sch.uk.
We would like to offer all potential candidates the opportunity to visit our school and find out more about the role. Visits will take place by appointment. Please contact the school to make an appointment on 01625 800 920 or email head@mobberley.cheshire.sch.uk.
To apply for this role please complete the application form attached to this vacancy and email to head@mobberley.cheshire.sch.uk along with a supporting letter (no more than 2 sides A4) detailing your skills, qualifications and experience, aligned to the job description and person specification. We do not accept C.V.’s and will not consider applications submitting a C.V.
What the school offers its staff
In addition to being a valued member of our fantastic team, we can offer:
- Permanent contract (following successful 6-month probationary period)
- Term Time Working (195 days requirement)
- An individualised, funded, training plan
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Annual Flu Jab
- Local Authority Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Mobberley C of E Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children within our care. Suitable candidates will be subject to stringent enhanced checks as part of the selection process.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Mobberley CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mobberley CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- head@mobberley.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625 800920
Mobberley C of E Primary School is a vibrant and progressive learning community. Our caring village school is a place where a love of learning is fostered, friendships are valued and achievements are celebrated.
Arranging a visit to Mobberley CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@mobberley.cheshire.sch.uk.
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