Port Regis School

Bursar

Job Reference FBLHA
Closing Date Monday 18 Dec 2023

A leading co-educational prep school founded in 1881, Port Regis is a forward thinking and innovative school providing an outstanding education for around three hundred 2- to 13-year-olds, many of whom board from Year 3. Set within 150 acres of stunning grounds in Dorset, Port Regis is renowned for its exceptional staff and academic credentials, as well as its first-class facilities and delivery of a holistic educational experience that inspires the head, the hand and the heart. Alongside the focus on the expansion of pupils’ intellects, artistic creativity and physical health, Port Regis seeks to nurture the character and moral values of its pupils, preparing them for life at senior school and beyond.

The Bursar is the School’s senior non-teaching post and leads the financial, administrative and operational management of the School. A key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Bursar, who will uphold the School’s vision and values, is expected to be a strategic thinker, with financial acumen, a commercial mindset and excellent communication and project management skills.

S/he will provide leadership to a diverse team of support staff, maintaining collaborative working relationships with the Headmaster, Governors, Director of Human Resources & Legal and colleagues at all levels.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of working at a senior level in a complex organisation, including project and staff management. With a commitment to delivering best practice, as well as to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, this person will have the ability to motivate and inspire support staff with a warm and empathetic leadership style.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Port Regis School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FBLHA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 18th December 2023.

Alongside the focus on the expansion of pupils’ intellects, artistic creativity and physical health, Port Regis seeks to nurture the character and moral values of its pupils, preparing them for life at senior school and beyond.