School Finance Manager - St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN66 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
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk
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.
School location
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