Bursar – Permanent – 37 hours per week. Grade 7 - £32,578 - £35,571 pro-rata. (Actual £28,829- £31,478)

Are you highly organised, financially astute, and passionate about supporting education? Victoria Road Primary School are seeking a dedicated Bursar to join our team. The successful candidate will:

• Oversee the school’s budget, financial planning and reporting
• Manage payroll, procurement and contracts
• Supervise administrative staff and maintain efficient office systems

We are a friendly, inclusive school and were judged to be a good school by Ofsted (May 2024). We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong financial management skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Experience in finance or business administration (school experience desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability. We aim to ensure a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

If you request any support or have any questions, please contact

Name: Sam Kerr

Phone: 01606663061

Email: bursar@victoriaroad.cheshire.sch.uk

As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009).   

If you are committed to helping children thrive and getting the best start in life, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Opportunity to visit the school for a tour Call to arrange - 01606663061

Closing Date: 19/11/2026

Shortlisting: 20/11/2026

Interview: 27/11/2026

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Please return email to: bursar@victoriaroad.cheshire.sch.uk