11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    25 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 21 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£12,913 to £13,777 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hours: Permanent, Term-time only, 21 hours per week

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual looking for an exciting challenge? Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School in Reading could be the perfect place for you!

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Admin Team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the financial administration of our thriving school, working closely with our School Business Manager to ensure our financial processes run smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Finance Assistant, you will:

  • Manage school income and expenses, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Process invoices, payments, and maintain up-to-date financial records.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Support the smooth financial operation of the school while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Numerate, resourceful, and proactive.

• Able to work independently while being flexible in your approach.

• A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Committed to the values of Aspire, Believe, Achieve and eager to make a positive impact on our school community.


What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• An enthusiastic and supportive team that values your contribution.

• The chance to develop professionally and grow within the school.

• A positive and welcoming school community where you can truly make a difference.

Why Choose Us?

At Whitley Park, we believe in the power of teamwork and the importance of fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to contribute to a school that values both its staff and students, we’d love to hear from you.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

Want to know more? Please visit our website to appreciate what we have to offer - https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

If you would like to visit and see for yourself what our school is like, or would like to request an application pack please contact Wendy Owen on 0118 937 5566 or by email adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk

Start Date: 1st July 2025 if possible (or September 2025)Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 25th May 2025Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd June 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
571 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk.

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