St Albans School

Educating 889 pupils (571 boys aged 11 to 16 and 318 in the Sixth Form, of whom 59 are girls), St Albans School enjoys an outstanding reputation as a vibrant and dynamic school, whose prime focus is the needs of its pupils, allowing them to do, and to give of, their best. Pupils are offered a broad, flexible and forward-looking curriculum alongside a wide variety of co-curricular activities. Academic excellence, intellectual development and strong pastoral care lie at the core of an exceptional, all-round education, enabling each pupil’s potential to be identified and nurtured and making St Albans School one of the leading day schools in the country.

St Albans School is now looking for an outstanding new Bursar to join at this exciting time in the School’s history. This is a wide-ranging role and within the management structure of the School, they are de facto Chief Operating Officer (COO). The Bursar will report to the recently appointed Headmaster and will also work closely with the Chairman of Governors and be part of the Senior Leadership Team. The Bursar is key to the strategic development of the School and along with a strong track record of relevant experience, will bring excellent inter-personal and communication skills, effective managerial acumen, personal integrity and sound judgement. The School welcomes applications from all and acknowledges that some candidates may not have experience in all areas. These are open to discussion with the Headmaster and Governors.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to St Albans School  on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FASEB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday 17^th January 2024.