School Finance Manager

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

Grade/Salary Range: RG6 28-31 £39,152 to £41,771

(Pro Rata Salary of £24,159.14-£25,775.35, 45.8 weeks per year)

Start Date: From Monday 23^rd 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.