- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 167 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
Finance Manager - Bursar
More than one location, Isle of Wight local authority8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours per week - Term time only with 6 hours overtime for CPD
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,434 per annum pro-rata
Actual salary
- £17,637.58
Pay scale
- NJC SO1 point 23
What skills and experience we're looking for
The St Boniface Federation
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Maggie Sanderson
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bursar to join our team and support the strategic and operational management of the St Boniface Federation. This is a key role responsible for overseeing the school’s financial management.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and School Business Manager.
The post will require one day per week in each of the schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the school’s financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and school policies
- Support the Executive Headteacher and Governors with reporting
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Proven experience in financial management and budgeting
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Knowledge of school finance systems and education sector regulations(desirable)
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Opportunities for professional development
- A varied and rewarding role within a dedicated team
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About the schools
- Email address
- eht@stbonifacefederation.co.uk
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School Details
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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- School type
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- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
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- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website
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- Ofsted report
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- School website
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