66 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    12 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 26 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£24,159 to £25,775 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

26 hours per week plus 5 additional days outside of term time (agreed with the Headteacher)

Start Date: From Monday 23rd March 2026 (Date to be mutually agreed)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our administration and finance team as a School Finance Manager. At St John’s, our children really are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly,interested and interesting!

Here at St John’s we are committed to building a professional and dynamic team who work hard and aim high, all within a context of love and care.

The applicant will:

● Ideally have previous experience of financial management in an educational setting including managing and setting budgets

● Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the whole school community

● Experience of the coordination and management of ICT resources

● Knowledge of health and safety, premises and facilities management

● Experience of the financial aspects of human resource management

● Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience

● Strong Microsoft Office/ Google skill

s● Experience of using and developing financial management and reporting tools. Knowledge of PS Financials and BromCom would be an advantage

What the school offers its staff

In return, we provide:

● A happy, welcoming and nurturing school environment

● A supportive and experienced leadership and administration team

● A strong ethos of care and collaboration within our school family

● Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression

● A beautiful school setting with an integrated church – a truly special place to work

● Dedicated car parking and a comprehensive staff well-being package

We can’t wait to meet you. Visits to school are most welcome.

For further information please contact Mrs Sumbler, Office Manager athr@stjohns.reading.sch.ukIf you are interested in this position, please visithttps://www.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/work-with-us/

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be arranged accordingly.St John’s CE Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

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About St John's Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
462 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk.

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