Primary School Bursar
| Posting date: | 22 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,777 to £45,091 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | Neath Port Talbot, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neath Port Talbot Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ05613 |
Summary
Contract Type: Temporary until 31/08/27 ( with the possibility of extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week/Term Time 41 weeks per year
Location of post: Various Schools throughout Neath Port Talbot
We are currently seeking a highly organised and financially experienced individual to join our team as a Primary School Bursar.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the School’s Senior Management Team, taking a lead role in ensuring the smooth running of operations and management of finances for your group of schools. You will be responsible for managing the operation and delivery of support services within the schools, including finance, administration, HR, and facilities. You will work closely with Headteachers and Governing Bodies to ensure that resources are aligned with school priorities.
This is a rewarding role where you will have a meaningful impact within the community, ensuring schools are safe, financially secure and well‑resourced, positively shaping the daily experiences of pupils. The role also offers a high level of variety allowing you to continuously learn, adapt and support informed decision‑making across the school.
The main duties of the post;
- Preparing, managing and monitoring school budgets
- Overseeing and tracking grant expenditure
- Oversee procurement, contracts, and resource allocation
- Manage school support staff, including recruitment
-Assisting with the management of building facilities
- Contributing to Health and Safety management
You will have experience in/of;
- Financial management,
- Leading and managing staff,
- Working in a leadership or senior role,
- Using Microsoft applications particularly Word and Excel
Ideally you will have;
- Minimum of 4 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) or equivalent including English
- Language and Mathematics.
- A relevant financial/business qualification.
About Us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
-Term time working, 41 weeks per year
-Regular monthly salary whilst term time working
-Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer
pension contribution
- Support for Health and Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Opportunities for Learning & Development
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please contact https://www.npt.gov.uk/jobs/
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
Hours: 37 hours per week/Term Time 41 weeks per year
Location of post: Various Schools throughout Neath Port Talbot
We are currently seeking a highly organised and financially experienced individual to join our team as a Primary School Bursar.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the School’s Senior Management Team, taking a lead role in ensuring the smooth running of operations and management of finances for your group of schools. You will be responsible for managing the operation and delivery of support services within the schools, including finance, administration, HR, and facilities. You will work closely with Headteachers and Governing Bodies to ensure that resources are aligned with school priorities.
This is a rewarding role where you will have a meaningful impact within the community, ensuring schools are safe, financially secure and well‑resourced, positively shaping the daily experiences of pupils. The role also offers a high level of variety allowing you to continuously learn, adapt and support informed decision‑making across the school.
The main duties of the post;
- Preparing, managing and monitoring school budgets
- Overseeing and tracking grant expenditure
- Oversee procurement, contracts, and resource allocation
- Manage school support staff, including recruitment
-Assisting with the management of building facilities
- Contributing to Health and Safety management
You will have experience in/of;
- Financial management,
- Leading and managing staff,
- Working in a leadership or senior role,
- Using Microsoft applications particularly Word and Excel
Ideally you will have;
- Minimum of 4 GCSE’s (Grades A-C) or equivalent including English
- Language and Mathematics.
- A relevant financial/business qualification.
About Us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
-Term time working, 41 weeks per year
-Regular monthly salary whilst term time working
-Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer
pension contribution
- Support for Health and Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Opportunities for Learning & Development
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please contact https://www.npt.gov.uk/jobs/
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.