- Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools
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Address: Chapel Road, Otley, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9NT/ Witnesham Primary School, High Road, Swilland, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9EX
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Salary: £28,142 - £33,699 pro rata
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Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (working hours to be discussed at interview)
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Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026
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Reference: 5117
Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools are seeking a Federation Bursar.
Your responsibilities:
As our Federation Bursar you will be required to undertake the following duties:
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Finance and Resource Management
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Personnel Management
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Administration and General Management
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Premises and Health and Safety Management
About us
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 pan 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. Please see job description and person specification for full details of the role.
What we will offer you
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a friendly and welcoming team
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a wide range of expertise and experience
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opportunities to share your strengths and learn with others
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schools that believes in continuing professional development
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supportive and caring Senior Leaders and Governors.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see us in action. Please contact Hannah Evans (Executive Headteacher) on 01473 890302 (Otley) or 01473 785252 (Witnesham) for more information.
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How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: [email protected]
Closing date: 10 am, 8 July 2026.
Interview date: 14 July 2026.
Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice on our website owfed.co.uk
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