Deputy Bursar

Closing Date: 2 November 2025
Telephone: 01722 430569
Email: HR@godolphin.org
Salary: £45,000 p.a.
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

The Finance Department is headed up by the Director of Finance & Operations, along with the Deputy Bursar and two Finance Assistants.

The Finance team look after the finances for Godolphin School, and Chafyn Grove School, who are both part of the United Learning Group.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Bursar to join our independent school community in Salisbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the efficient

financial and operational management of a thriving educational institution.

As Deputy Bursar, you will support the Director of Finance and Operations in providing strategic and operational leadership across the schools’ finance, administration and estates management functions.  You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, contributing to long-term planning, and implementing best practices in financial management.

Staff can enjoy free on-site parking, complimentary lunch during term-time, free membership to our Leisure Centre (Godolphin site), access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle-to-Work scheme and other work-related benefits.

Godolphin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An ‘online search’ will be conducted on short-listed candidates and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Barred Lists check (Adult and/or Children’s Workforce), plus registration with the DBS Update service may be required. Staff are prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at Godolphin and /or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment within Godolphin.

Please note, we do NOT accept application by Curriculum Vitae.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact a member of our HR Team on 01722 430536.

For more information and to apply please follow:

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