Overview
St George’s School Windsor Castle is an award-winning day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 3–13, offering extensive facilities in a truly iconic setting at the foot of Windsor Castle in Berkshire.
The first standalone prep school in the UK to be designated an IB World School, St George’s prides itself on combining a pioneering, world-class, International Baccalaureate curriculum, with exciting opportunities to collaborate across the globe through Round Square, and a school-wide approach which prioritises mental wellbeing, nurturing children to be kind, resilient, inquisitive, internationally-minded and Real World Ready.
Alongside an exceptional reputation for musical excellence, including a 675-year history of educating the choristers of the world-famous St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, the school offers diverse opportunities across sport, performing arts, design and technology, both via the taught curriculum as well as through an exciting co-curricular programme, with more than 80 activities across the year, ranging from Junior Medics to street dance, cookery and Eco Club.
The only school in Windsor to feature in the Tatler Schools Guide 2025, St George’s is described by Muddy Stilettos as ideal “for progressive families who want a modern education fit for the future” and by The Good Schools Guide as somewhere “families who want a liberal, outward-looking education delivered by bright-eyed teachers in a small and nurturing urban haven (plus castle) may find their child’s happy ever after”.
The school was rated ‘excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate following its latest inspection and shortlisted for the 2025 Independent School of the Year Award. In 2023, the school won the Creating a Mentally Healthier Workplace Award in recognition of its proactive approach to mental wellbeing for both students and the wider school community. In addition, St George’s was named a finalist in the 2024 Independent Schools of the Year Awards for the second consecutive year, as well as being named a double finalist in the 2024 Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards and shortlisted as Independent Prep School of the Year at the 2024 TES Schools Awards.
This is an exciting time to be joining the school as the leadership team and governing board embark on shaping the school’s future strategic direction and setting it on a strong trajectory for the next chapter of its history.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head and Governing Board, the role of Business Director is critical to the financial operations and smooth running of all the school’s support functions. You will be a key member of the SLT, contributing to developing and implementing the school’s vision and strategy, with prime responsibility for the school’s business and operational performance.
The successful candidate will be an individual of proven senior leadership ability, a strategic thinker and able to establish highly effective, collaborative working relationships with Governors and colleagues at all levels. Exceptional financial acumen combined with a creative commercial approach will be essential.
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in and empathy for education, however prior school bursar experience is not a pre-requisite.
How to Apply
St George’s School Windsor Castle is being assisted in the recruitment of this key appointment by the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA), from whom a Candidate Pack can be obtained by sending an email to recruiting@theisba.org.uk.
Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the position with ISBA prior to applying, please contact Lucy Wyatt on 07817 038009.
Closing date for applications is 3 October 2025.
St George’s School Windsor Castle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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