Bursar Miss Daisy’s Candidate Pack
Contents
Dukes Education
Welcome from the Founder
Little Dukes
Miss Daisy’s
The Role
Person Specification
Application Process
Founded in 2015, Dukes Education is a collection of the UK’s finest nurseries, schools and colleges, as well as summer schools and consultancy services — all united in their passion for nurturing students and helping them thrive. We are highly selective about which schools and organisations join us. Our family is small and close knit, which we carefully curate to ensure there is harmony amongst our teams.
Being part of the Dukes family means we can all come together to share experience and expertise, supporting each other to achieve the extraordinary.
There’s power in the collective, our results are outstanding, but there’s more to us than that. Our students benefit from the constant sharing of best practice. Developing culturally and socially, whilst enjoying a rounded education.
“In 2015, I founded Dukes Education. The beginning of the Dukes story is simple. I wanted to do something I love, and I love developing young people.
I’ve been inspired by many individuals throughout my involvement in finance, the military and sport. Growing up with dyslexia meant I had to find my own way to succeed – but the encouragement and support of my family and school was crucial. I wanted to give others the chance to be successful against the odds and in the face of obstacles. On every publication, email or letter from Dukes Education, you will see a small crown next to our name. When Dukes began, we decided to use a sign that expressed everything we wanted the company to be. The Dukes crown symbolises our ambition to be at the absolute top of the education sector – a mark of recognised quality. It also symbolises the ambition of our students and parents. They come to us for schooling, guidance and expertise because, in their own way, they want to build a ‘crown’ of achievement themselves. Our mission is to be the best at helping them to do this. Everything we do at Dukes is driven by a strong desire to nurture young people so they can achieve their true potential. I am so excited for our future. We are in a privileged position: we have a unique opportunity to create dreams and inspire excellence in our students. Only time will tell what lies ahead but we will continue to evolve and have fun while we create and inspire!
Welcome to Dukes Education.”
Aatif Hassan
Little Dukes is the Early Years’ arm — with independent nurseries in London, Richmond upon Thames, and Worthing.
The Little Dukes family comprises a number of nursery groups who share and learn from each other, while still having the freedom to operate independently. It’s our goal to lay the foundations for a happy childhood, a fulfilling future, and an enduring love of learning.
Miss Daisy’s Nurseries
“We joined Dukes in 2018. I took the decision to join a wider family very seriously – nothing was more important to me than protecting the schools I had created. When I met with Aatif and the team at Dukes, I knew that I had found like-minded people, who were driven by the same principles, and who could help me achieve the very best for the children we were looking after at Miss Daisy’s”.
Daisy Harrison, Founder
Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools locations include:
Belgravia - Fountain Court Club Room, Ebury Square, London SW1W Brook Green - Methodist Church, 108 Lakeside Road, Brook Green, London W14 Chelsea - St Luke’s Church Crypt, Sydney Street, London SW3 Hyde Park - The Long Garden, St George’s Fields, Albion Street, London W2 Knightsbridge - St Simon’s Zelotes Church Hall, Milner Street SW3
Miss Daisy’s aim was to create a village nursery school in the heart of London, where the education offered is a balance between formal learning and learning through play. The schools offer a strong sense of community and provide a warm and nurturing environment. There is an excellent child:adult ratio to ensure the children are getting the best possible care at this important stage of their learning journey. Key to the ethos at Miss Daisy’s is that the children actively lead their own development with no pressure on them in any way. From the day a new child starts at Miss Daisy’s, the school is geared up towards gentle preparation for the next step. Starting with the morning greeting with the Headmistress, lining up with the rest of the class, hanging up coats on individual pegs, through to learning to read and write.
Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools offer a September only intake, for children that have turned two years old. However, occasionally we offer a January and/or April intake subject to availability. Children attend Miss Daisy’s for a total of two years, one year in the Nursery Year (two rising three) and one year in the Kindergarten Year (three years). We have a very gentle settling in policy, where there is no pressure put on the children. At the very start, we focus on the children being happy and settling into their new environment. We recommend children start with three mornings a week when they start in September and progress onto five mornings a week at no additional cost. The full days are Monday to Thursday. This is available as soon as your child has fully settled, your child’s teacher will be able to advise and guide you. The children bring their own lunch box to school to enjoy alongside their friends. Afternoons are fantastic preparation for the Kindergarten year and when they join their next schools in Reception where they will be expected to attend full days every day. Every day come rain or shine, the children play outside in the garden and/or nearby facilities. Children that stay for afternoons also enjoy an additional outdoor learning experience, very much based on learning through play. Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools are the first step on the education ladder and it is of paramount importance that it is the right step. Children leave Miss Daisy’s confident and happy, with enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge. ‘We want them running to school’.
About the Role
Dukes Education is looking for a Bursar to manage and coordinate the financial and administrative elements of the group of nurseries. The role is intended to be full time but part time options (3/4 days per week) could be available for the right candidate.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Responsibility for fee income including issuing fee invoices to parents, collecting and reconciling funds from childcare voucher and tax free childcare accounts, banking payments and credit control
• Responsibility for purchase ledger including processing supplier bills, making payments, negotiating with suppliers, and keeping costs within budget
• Maintaining the accounting and pupil records (Xero and First Steps) for the nurseries (assisted by the existing admin staff at 3 of the 5 nurseries)
• Responsibility for IT systems and Premises Management at all sites
• Responsibility for payroll (using group Payroll Bureau), staff contracts and general HR matters
• Production of accurate and timely Management Accounts (supported by Divisional FD) and other business data
• Assisting Principal and Divisional FD with budgeting and planning
Line Management
• The role reports to the Principal of the Nurseries with a dotted reporting line to the Finance Director of our Greater London & South East Division
About You
• Ideally you will possess a financial qualification such as AAT or be qualified by experience
• Experience at Bursar, Business Manager, Financial Controller level would be preferable
• Experience of running the financial and administrative functions within the Nursery sector would be advantageous
• Ability to work well and remain self-motivated in a flexible structure and environment
• Ability to work alongside children and respond to parents’ demands and concerns
Dukes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application Process
Applications should consist of a CV and covering statement outlining key matching experience and rationale for applying for the post.
Applications should be sent to our recruitment advisor at The Management Recruitment Group
Adam Spencer T: 0208 892 0115 M: 07989 435 960 E: adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk
Applications close on Sunday 14th February 2021.
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