Vacancies

VACANCIES

School Business Manager & Chief Financial Officer and Trustee Vacancies

We are a thriving, larger than average, 3 Form Entry Primary School Academy situated in the London Borough of Bexley.  

Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026. The full report is yet to be published but will be able to be found by clicking on the ‘About Us’ tab on our school website.  We are extremely proud to say that in 2021 Ofsted reported that the school “continues to be a Good School”. 

All staff in the school share the vision of an inclusive curriculum and are involved in realising it in day-to-day practice. We have a great supportive team of staff who put our pupils at the heart of everything that we do. 

You are advised to submit your application for any post advertised as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close advertised posts at any time, once we have received sufficient suitable applications.  We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview. Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

We  have the following current vacancies.

School Business Manager & Chief Financial Officer

Post Title: School Business Manager & Chief Financial Officer

Post Location: Bursted Wood Primary School, Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5BS

Position Status: Permanent

Contractual Hours: Notional 36 hours per week. This is a management role and additional hours may be needed

Contractual Weeks: 52 per year

Salary: Minimum BEX18 / Maximum BEX20 – negotiable depending on experience & role coverage

Post Start Date: Ideally 5th October 2026 or earlier but negotiable

Closing Date: Friday 11^th September 2026

The Trust reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date

• Application form Academy Non-Teaching - Mar 25 download_for_offline
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• CFO SBM Advert download_for_offline
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• CFO SBM JD download_for_offline
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• CFO SBM JD Person Specification download_for_offline
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Trustee

Post Title: Trustee

Post Location: Bursted Wood Primary School, Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5BS

Salary: Voluntary

Post Start Date: Ideally 16^th September but negotiable

Closing Date: Friday 11^th September 2026

• Trustee Job Description and Commitments download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineTrustee Job Description and Commitments

We have received many recent awards including our status as an IQM (Inclusion Quality Mark) Flagship School, as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School and have also secured an Eco-Schools Green Flag. All staff and Trustees of the school share the vision of inclusive, ethical, high achieving practice. We have a fantastic and supportive team of staff who put our pupils at the heart of everything that we do. Our school is secure in its systems and processes, and has been externally verified as such. We are looking for someone with drive, skills, commitment and determination to bring to the Board, so as to continue the high standards which are currently evident.  

For further information about the school, please visit: https://www.burstedwoodprimary.org.uk/. We would particularly draw your attention to the Governance tab: Bursted Wood Primary School - Governance

Job Vacancy

Further details about this vacancy, including the Job Description and Person Specification, are available to view below. Alternatively, if you wish to discuss the post further please contact us on 020 304 9960 or HR@burstedwood.school 

Your Application

To apply to be a Trustee of Bursted Wood Primary School, please send a brief statement of interest and resume of your skills and experience to HR@burstedwood.school

References will be requested for potential Trustees shortlisted for interview.

An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (2026 updates pending) will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.

The Trust Board of Bursted Wood Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and expects all those employed or volunteering within the school community to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the school and potentially constitutes misconduct.