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So you want to be a bursar? - 24 and 26 May 2022

These webinar sessions will inform and guide those who are considering a career in the independent schools sector as either a bursar or senior member of the support staff. Scheduled to take place on Tuesday 24 May from 11am - 12.15pm and 4pm - 5.15pm, with a further two sessions on Thursday 26 May 2022 from 11am - 12 noon and 4pm - 5pm

Course Details
  • location-pinpoint WEBINAR Session
  • clock 24/05/2022 - 26/05/2022
  • pounds icon £175.00
    * Please note prices exclude VAT at 0.00%

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Who is it for?

Those looking to become a bursar who are not currently working in the independent school sector as well as support staff in independent schools who have considerable administrative management experience and are looking to progress their career.

Programme

THIS EVENT WILL BE RUN AS WEBINAR SESSIONS ON

TUESDAY 24 AND THURSDAY 26 MAY 2022

Sessions 1 and 2 on Tuesday 24 May at 11am - 12.15pm and 4.00pm to 5.15pm

Sessions 3 and 4 on Thursday 26 May at 11am - 12 noon and 4.00pm to 5.00pm

All sessions are included in your booking fee and you are advised to attend all webinars to gain the most from this event.  In addition to the webinars, you will receive a copy in the post of the publication "The work of the bursar: a Jack of all Trades?", a one year subscription to our termly magazine "The Bursar's Review" and have a 1:1 hour-long telephone conversation with either our Chief Executive or Chief Operating Officer to discuss any further questions you may have in private.

The programme for the four sessions are:

Tuesday 24 May 2022 from 11am - 12.15pm - Session 1
An overview of the independent education sector - David Woodgate, Chief Executive, ISBA
Tuesday 24 May 2022 from 4pm - 5.15pm - Session 2
Current challenges for the independent education sector and the role of the bursar - David Woodgate, Chief Executive, ISBA
Thursday 26 May 2022 from 11am - 12 noon - Session 3
The challenges of being a bursar in different types and sizes of school - city or rural, day or boarding
Finding the ideal job - Independent sector recruitment consultant specialist - Eleanor Sharman, Bursar & ISBA Chair at Rendcomb College, John Wilder, Bursar and ISBA Board Member at Moulsford Preparatory School and Freddie Dennis, Partner and Head, Schools Practice at Odgers Berndtson.

Thursday 26 May 2022 from 4pm - 5pm - Session 4
Current operational issues in schools - John Murphie and Rex Sartain

Opportunity to take part in Q&A sessions on both days.

Speakers
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