Suffolk County Council

Bursar

Suffolk County Council  •  £14.07 - £16.85/hr  •  Ipswich, GB (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

  • Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools
  • Address: Otley, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9NT or Swilland, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9EX
  • Salary: £28,142 - £33,699 per annum
  • Hours: 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
  • Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026
  • Reference: 8920

As our Federation Bursar at Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools, you will be required to undertake the following duties:

  • Finance and Resource Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Administration and General Management
  • Premises and Health and Safety Management

About us

Otley and Witnesham are both lovely, small village schools on the outskirts of Ipswich. The children are delightful, parents supportive and the team fabulous! The federation is working collaboratively to develop the highest quality education for the children.

You will possess empathy, personal resilience, understanding, patience and be passionate about working within a school environment. Please see job description and person specification for full details of the role.

What we will offer you:

  • a friendly and welcoming team
  • a wide range of expertise and experience
  • opportunities to share your strengths and learn with others
  • schools that believe in continuing professional development
  • supportive and caring Senior Leaders and Governors.

For more information

Please read the (Word)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see us in action. Please contact Hannah Evans, Executive Headteacher by calling either 01473 890302 (Otley) or 01473 785252 (Witnesham) for more information.

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word)and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to ad.witnesham@owfed.co.uk

Closing date: 10am, 2 June 2026.

Interview date: 9 June 2026.

Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice on our website owfed.co.uk.

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.

As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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