What's it really like being a bursar? Find out by reading these stories from bursars who've qualified and are working in a wide variety of settings.
Primary
From parent governor to school business manager – Angela Stansfield realised that there were many jobs within the school that she was better qualified to carry out than the headteacher. Find out how completing a school business management course allowed Angela to fulfil her potential, returning to the workforce and taking up a post as a school business manager.
Strategic planner – Gail Lock is involved at a strategic level with the school's development, in addition to managing 47 support staff. This case study looks at how the knowledge gained on a school business management course is applied to, and supports, the bursar role.
Secondary
Managing outside experience – Elieen Pegman spent 13 years working for Northumbria police managing and reconciling devolving budgets. This case study looks at how further study provided her with an opportunity to expand her knowledge and experience into the school environment.
Middle management developer – Graeme Hornsby has seen an enormous growth in support roles at Lutterworth Grammar School and Community College as the school takes responsibility for functions that were previously outsourced. This case study looks at the impact of remodelling and how it is supported by the evolving bursar role.
Awarded an MBE for ‘services to education’ – Sharon Golze is part of Don Valley High School's leadership team. This case study looks at the scope, and development of, the bursar role.
Shared bursars
Beyond financial administration – Learn how the bursar development programme allowed Linda Brook, a financial support officer, obtain the experience and qualifications needed for her current role as school financial team leader.
Achieving a networked learning community – This case study looks at how an opportunity networked learning community achieved the aim of achieving our vision of 'every adult a learner, every child an achiever'.
