School Bursar
West Newcastle Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8QP52 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days (22.2 hours) per week, 38 weeks term time plus 3 additional days worked during school closure, as directed by school. Flexible working arrangements available
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £48,710 and £52,805. Pay award pending.
Actual salary
- Paid salary would be £25,854 - £28,027.
Pay scale
- Local Government Grade 14, Spinal Column Points 39-43
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
§ Prepare financial reports for the Head teacher and Governing Body, including management accounts, budget monitoring and variance analysis.
§ Lead on the development and management of the school’s annual budget and three-year financial plan.
§ Maintain a strong financial control environment within the limitations of a small administrative team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective risk management.
§ Carry out all aspects of transactional finance, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, purchase-to-pay process, invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT and month-end processes.
§ Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records in line with statutory and audit requirements.
§ Liaise with the outsourced payroll provider, thoroughly review the monthly payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
§ Complete and submit all statutory financial returns accurately, on time and in compliance with Department for Education (DfE) requirements.
§ Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations.
§ Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal audits, coordinating and supporting all audit activities to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
§ Undertake other tasks as directed by the Head teacher or Governing Body that are commensurate with the scope and responsibilities of the role.
Strategic Support
§ Advise the Head teacher and Governors on financial strategy and sustainability.
§ Provide input into procurement decisions and ensure value for money in all financial activities.
§ Contribute to funding bids and income generation strategies.
§ Attend Governor committee meetings.
Person Specification
Essential
§ Significant experience in financial management and accounting.
§ Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
§ Strong understanding of budget preparation, monitoring, and financial planning.
§ Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
§ Confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
§ High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including advanced Excel knowledge/skills.
§ Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
§ Experience working in an education or academy setting.
§ Knowledge of school financial systems (Sage 50, Arbor, ParentPay).
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
§ Opportunity to make a real impact in a small, community-focused primary school.
§ Flexible, part-time working (3 days per week, term time only).
§ Fully remote role with supportive school leadership.
Flexible working opportunities
§ Flexible, part-time working (3 days per week, term time only).
§ Fully remote role with supportive school leadership.
Further information about the job
About Us
We are a small, friendly, and vibrant single-form-entry primary academy dedicated to nurturing a caring and inclusive environment where children thrive.
Our vision is that all children will achieve their full potential, with holistic support, whilst they enjoy, own and drive their learning, gaining self‐respect, self‐esteem and self‐belief.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactiveaccountantto plays an important role in the financial management and strategic planning of our school. This hands-on position involves responsibility for day-to-day financial operations as well as supporting the Head teacher with financial stewardship and decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional, who is looking for a flexible, part-time role with a meaningful purpose in the education sector.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Newcastle Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 200 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Newcastle Academy website
- Email address
- wna-admin@westnewcastleacademy.org
- Phone number
- 0191 273 9477
At West Newcastle Academy, our vision is that all children will achieve their full potential, with holistic support, whilst they enjoy, own and drive their learning, gaining self-respect, self-esteem and self- belief.
Inspired by Reggio Emilia and Danish pre-schools, this is a school like no other. We have a very personalised approach, building learning environments that are meaningful to every child, because we know that children learn best when they are engaged in their learning.
Arranging a visit to West Newcastle Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wna-admin@westnewcastleacademy.org.
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