Role: Bursar, Finance and Operations

Caldicott – Director of Finance and Operations

Caldicott is a leading independent boarding and day prep school for 250 boys aged 7 to 13, with a strong academic reputation, a distinctive values-led ethos and a deep sense of community. Located in beautiful South Buckinghamshire within easy reach of central London, the School is flourishing, with full pupil numbers and ambitious estate development plans, supported by strong governance and fundraising. The building of a new £5.4M sports pavilion commences on site in August.

This is a pivotal appointment for a highly capable and engaging professional who will lead the School’s business and support operations and play a key role in shaping and executing the School’s future strategy.

With responsibility for finance, estates and facilities, compliance, catering, housekeeping, transport, and commercial activities the DFO will have oversight of over 90 support staff. They will provide critical insight and leadership to ensure Caldicott’s operational resilience, financial strength and long-term sustainability.

Candidates will have a proven track record in senior financial and operational leadership, with strong business and strategic planning skills, and the ability to inspire and lead multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in an education setting is not essential, but candidates must understand and support the distinctive ethos of a high-performing independent school. A collaborative style and the ability to build trusted relationships across a warm, engaged school community are essential.

To arrange a confidential discussion about the role, please contact RSAcademics:

Susannah Thompson, Search Consultant: susannahthompson@rsacademics.com
Nina Lambert, Head of Commercial Appointments: ninalambert@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 4th August 2025

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application please click on “Apply Now” and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.  

You should submit:   

  • A completed application form
  • A covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Jeremy Banks. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

  • Caldicott is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
  • The role is subject to enhanced DBS and other statutory checks.
  • RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Bursar (Director of Finance and Operations) – Wellington College International School Bangkok

Wellington College International School Bangkok opened in September 2018 and offers a first-class British education for students aged 2 to 18. It has quickly gained a reputation as one of the top schools in the city, in Thailand, and in the ASEAN region. The School’s facilities are world class: the design and appearance are modern yet combine distinctive features of the UK founding school, Wellington College, and elements of Thai culture. There are currently 1,000 students; when the School campus is completed and all year groups are full, numbers will grow to around 1,800.

The Bursar’s strategic focus in the next five years will be delivery of the significant capital projects which will complete the School campus. Reporting to the Master, the Bursar will provide leadership to a diverse support team and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the day-to-day non-educational operations of the School, including Finance, Operations (estates and facilities), Commercial, HR and IT as well as Wellington Extra – the co-curricular programme, which is an important part of the School’s offer.  

The successful candidate will have the skills, experience, and attributes to work with colleagues at all levels to implement the financial and commercial strategy and lead operational delivery. An outstanding communicator and possessing an international mindset, they will need to demonstrate proven ability in executive leadership and financial control, commercial success, managing resources, delivering results, thinking strategically, and inspiring and motivating high functioning teams. 

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role: 

Nina Lambert, Head of Commercial Appointments: ninalambert@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10:00 (UK) / 16:00 (Thailand) on Monday 2 June 2025. 

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application please click on “Apply Now” and upload your documents according to the instructions provided. You will be taken to an online portal where you will be able to download the application materials.

You should submit:   

  • A completed application form
  • A completed data sharing agreement
  • A covering letter addressed to the Master, Mr Chris Nicholls. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.  

Wellington College International School Bangkok is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our students, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices according to international standards.

All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and international child protection authorities; safeguarding-related questions will be asked throughout this appointment process. 

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information. 

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.