Bursar

The Opportunity

Bursar 

Hours of Work: Three days per week 

Salary: Competitive 

Location: Sunninghill, near Ascot, Berkshire 

An opportunity has arisen to be the next Bursar at The Marist School at Sunninghill in Berkshire. The Marist boasts a beautiful 50 acre site, including a swimming pool, theatre and excellent sports facilities. The School is part way through a multi year development programme which will add a small boarding facility, a new dining hall and a CCF, with further plans for site development beyond that. A fundraising programme is being established and it is hoped this will play a key role going forwards. 

The School is founded on Catholic principles but welcomes applications from Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It is owned by Concept Education who have provided significant funding into the School in recent years and who are committed to its long-term future.  

The role will report to the Principal and is available on a 3 day per week basis. It has responsibility for the financial management and administration, insurance and legal aspects of the School, and provides strategic support to the Principal and Governors to allow the School to plan securely for the future. Other aspects of the wider Bursar role such as estates, maintenance, compliance, catering, lettings, HR and IT are managed day to day by the Director of Operations who reports to the Bursar. 

The Marist School employs around 150 members of staff, and we are proud to be a diverse community that fosters a family spirit. The School is a leading independent Catholic day School for girls aged 2 to 18 and boys aged 2 to 7. We have a values-led culture within a calm setting rooted in kindness, service, and a strong moral code, through which we deliver exceptional academic fire power. At The Marist, our girls reach for the stars, but with their feet firmly on the ground. Rooted in humility and quiet confidence, pupils are supported by high-calibre staff who provide academic challenge, develop each girl’s unique strengths, and prepare them to be anything they choose - trailblazers, changemakers, and good citizens. Staff at The Marist are part of a warm and welcoming community that are at the heart of the School. In return our staff enjoy a generous pension scheme, allocated on-site parking, free School meals and access to fitness facilities. 

If you would like to contribute to supporting this community, please apply here: https://www.themarist.com/our-School/career-opportunities/  

Closing Date: 31 January 2026 

Applications will be considered as they arrive which may extend to interviewing candidates of interest before the closing date. Therefore, all candidates are advised to submit their application as soon as possible, because this opportunity may be withdrawn at any time. 

The Marist School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts at The Marist are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks including references.  

Full details of all conditions of appointment are available on application.