Good Schools Guide
Bursaries and Charities Officer
Part-Time and Term-Time
Required as soon as possible
This is an exceptional opportunity for a new Bursaries and Charities Officer to join a flourishing co-educational boarding and day school, set on an attractive 100-acre campus and in Witley, Surrey.
Bursaries at Bridewell Schools are provided or administered by Bridewell Royal Hospital, the charitable foundation that operates King Edward’s Witley, Barrow Hills School and Longacre School. The provision of bursaries lies at the heart of Bridewell’s founding purpose. In 1553, King Edward VI granted his Bridewell Palace to the Lord Mayor of London to create a place of education and training for disadvantaged children. Nearly five centuries later, that mission continues to transform lives through an education that is broad, ambitious and inclusive.
The Bridewell endowment and enduring links with the City of London give life to this mission today. The Lord Mayor attends key ceremonies and livery companies and charitable trusts remain active supporters, funding boarding places for pupils who would not otherwise access such opportunities.
Within this historic and evolving context, the Bursaries and Charities Officer plays a pivotal role: identifying and guiding suitable Foundation candidates, administering bursary awards with rigour and compassion, and cultivating relationships with charities, livery companies and philanthropic trusts to secure long-term support.
This is an exciting opportunity to uphold and extend a remarkable charitable mission as Bridewell approaches the 475th anniversary of its founding in 2028.
King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 480 pupils, around 25% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.
Barrow Hills School is a co-educational 2-13 years prep school, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.
Longacre School is a thriving, co-educational preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years. Set in a beautiful rural location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Shamley Green, between Guildford and Cranleigh, the school offers a wonderful environment for young children.
Hours of work: Part time 24 hours per week (over 4 days) – Monday to Friday plus occasional Saturday mornings for Open Mornings / charity visits / exam days. 33 weeks per annum plus potential for work in the holidays.
In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities & competitive rates of pay.
For further details, please see our applicant information pack and visit our website www.kesw.org, or contact the HR Department at HR@kesw.org or telephone 01428 686739.
Closing date for applications: 12pm, Wednesday 1st October 2025. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.
King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders policy. Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.