School Finance Manager - St John's Church of England Primary School
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,159 to £25,775 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3337 |
Summary
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 skills
● Experience of using and developing financial management and reporting tools. Knowledge of PS Financials and BromCom would be an advantage
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 at hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk
If you are interested in this position, please visit https://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.
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 skills
● Experience of using and developing financial management and reporting tools. Knowledge of PS Financials and BromCom would be an advantage
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 at hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk
If you are interested in this position, please visit https://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.
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