School Bursar
Full-time | 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) l Permanent | Start Date: September 2025 or sooner
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: Greenwich Waldorf School, Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Rd, Blackheath, London SE3 7SE
Are you a dynamic and experienced operations or finance professional ready to make a meaningful difference in education? Are you ready to join a newly-formed leadership team and a committed staff community on an ambitious journey to deliver outstanding education for every pupil? If so then we would love to hear from you.
Greenwich Waldorf School is an independent, co-educational school for pupils aged 3–18. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Bursar to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the operational, financial and compliance functions of the school.
The Role
As Bursar, you will report to the Principal and work closely with the Board of Trustees. You will oversee all non-teaching aspects of school operations including:
- Finance: Managing budgets, cashflow, payroll, and external financial services
- Premises & Facilities: Ensuring the estate is safe, well-maintained and aligned with long-term development goals
- HR & Compliance: Overseeing HR procedures, safer recruitment, and ensuring regulatory compliance (including Health & Safety and Data Protection)
- Administration & Support Teams: Leading non-teaching staff and managing relationships with outsourced service providers
This is a strategic leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys varied responsibilities and wants to contribute to the growth and development of a values-led school.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has very strong financial and operational management experience (school or charity sector experience is desirable)
- Can think strategically while managing day-to-day functions
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, compliance, and HR best practices
- Is a confident communicator and collaborative team player
- Is aligned with the ethos and values of a Waldorf/Steiner education environment
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing independent school
- Work in a creative and nurturing environment
- Part of a committed and supportive leadership team
- Varied and rewarding role with real impact
How to Apply:
Please download the Job Description and Personal Specification for more details.
Please complete the application form and ensure all aspects of the job description and personal specification are covered in your personal statement and/ or work experience.
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by emailing the school office at the address in the Job Description
Greenwich Waldorf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, including a check of their suitability to work with children.
Closing date: 12:00 noon, Monday 16th June 2025
Interviews: TBC, week beginning 16th June 2025
Greenwich Waldorf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
