Finance Assistant – Maternity Cover

The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31 May 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: Actual Annual Salary for 20 Hours per Week £13,012 – £14,115

What skills and experience we're looking for

Professional Attributes:

Have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, be positive and approachable

Good mathematical and computer skills

Previous experience of working in a financial environment

Previous experience of working in a school

Ability to work within a team working environment and also able to work independently

Confidentiality at all times

Educated to at least A level

Personal Attributes:

Be able to support and promote the values of the school and the mission statement ‘to be a school which inspires and encourages the highest achievement and attainment’

Have effective organisational and time management skills

Have the ability to prioritise, plan, monitor and evaluate

Have genuine respect for all members of our school community

Have enthusiasm for being involved in the life of a busy school

Be aware of safeguarding children issues and good practice in E-Safety

Calm under pressure, adaptable and energetic

A sense of responsibility

Flexibility and use of initiative

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a friendly, supportive and professional team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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Finance Assistant Mat Cover Job Description.pdf - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Piggott School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1885 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Piggott School website
• Email address: prestonc@piggottschool.org
• Phone number: 01189402357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-piggott-school-reading

Mixed Church of England Academy

Arranging a visit to The Piggott School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prestonc@piggottschool.org.

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