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Otley and Witnesham Federation
Address: Otley and Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9NT and IP6 9EX
Salary: £28,142 - £33,699 pro rata
Hours: 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (working hours to be discussed at interview)
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible, date to be agreed at interview
Reference: 5333
Otley and Witnesham Federation are looking for a Federation Bursar.
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 in order to develop the highest quality education for the children, of which the plan for both schools is between 13 - 15 per year group.
You will possess empathy, personal resilience, understanding, patience and be passionate about working within a school environment.
Your responsibilities
As our Federation Bursar 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.
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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 believes in continuing professional development
- supportive and caring Senior Leaders and Governors.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) for full details of the role and the Application Guidance (word).
Visits to the school after the summer break are warmly welcomed so you can see us in action.
Please call Hannah Evans (Executive Headteacher) on 01473 890302 (Otley) or 01473 785252 (Witnesham) for more information.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to ad.witnesham@owfed.co.uk
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Closing date:
10 am, 31 August 2026.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.
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