Bursar's Assistant

Littlegarth School, Colchester
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Job Ref No. ECC6019-79S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Competitive
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

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Littlegarth School is a warm, family-centred independent prep school for children aged 2-11. We pride ourselves on being a kind, caring and ambitious community where every child is known and nurtured. Our beautiful setting and small class sizes allow us to offer a rich, inspiring curriculum and a genuine love of learning.

We require a self-motivated and experienced part-time Bursar's Assistant.

Core hours of work are 28 hours per week, and some flexibility with regard to overtime is desirable.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of running a busy Bursar's office, including accounts payable, cash book, control account reconciliations, nominal ledger management, payroll preparation, statutory returns, filing, administration assistance, and providing cover for the Bursar as required.

Please send a completed application form (available from the Vacancies section of the school website) and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to jward@littlegarth.org for the attention of the Bursar, Jane Ward.

Early applications are welcome.

Deadlines: Applications to be received by Friday 13th November.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the application deadline.

Littlegarth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Jane Ward
Littlegarth School
Horkesley Park
Nayland, Colchester
Essex, CO64JR
Telephone: 01206262354
Email: jward@littlegarth.essex.sch.uk

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