Finance and HR Assistant

RG3 P5–7. Part time.
Full time equivalent salary £23,500–£24,294.
Position required for 25 hours a week (some flexibility, but must be spread across
a minimum of four days of the week) and 43.6 weeks per year.
Pro rata from P5, £13,276–P7, £13,725).
Required as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent candidate to support the School Finance Manager and Headteacher with finance, HR & training processes. Previous school experience of school management systems is desirable. The right candidate will possess excellent administration skills, be experienced in managing busy demanding roles and be able to evidence excellent oral and written communication alongside the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.

The successful candidates for the above position should have: 

• The ability to cultivate flourishing relationships with children, colleagues and families. 
• The drive to always want to make a difference in an organisation that puts children first.
• Enthusiasm and energy, and a passion for the role. 
• The ability to work cohesively and effectively within a wider team, whilst also having the initiative and drive to work on their own at times.
• An interest in developing themselves further as professionals.

Joining our school family means you’ll need to be:

• A friendly and enthusiastic member of staff who is forward thinking and able to adapt quickly and easily. 
• Someone who puts children at the heart of all you do and a positive role model. 
• Dynamic and fast-paced, finding effective solutions at every turn whilst considering others’ points of view. 
• A team player with the ability to work well both individually, as part of a phase and as a whole staff.
• A kind and caring person, enjoying the bustling life of our diverse school family and always looking to recognise our polite and kind children. 
• An excellent English speaker and writer.
• Able to effectively follow policies and procedures in order to remain compliant in all you do.
• Efficient and effective in your working practices and able to prioritise well.

In return, our team can offer: 

• An optimistic and close-knit senior leadership team with a track record of improving schools.
• A firmly established ethos of caring for one another in our school family. 
• A strong leadership team and School Finance Manager who will guide and nurture you through your role. 
• A commitment to professional development, and a belief in driving improvement through looking outwards to the world beyond our walls.
• The opportunity to work with a wider professional team of unique schools, all brilliantly supported by a Trust who strongly value the individual school’s character, ethos and approaches. 
• A beautiful and spacious school environment filled with light, life and love. 
• Secure car parking and a staff wellbeing package. 

Application packs are available at www.newtown.reading.sch.uk. Visits and tours are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office at workwithus@newtown.reading.sch.uk for more information. 

Applications will be considered and interviews arranged upon receipt. 

New Town Primary School

New Town Primary School is a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust and 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 will also be carried out to comply with KCSIE 2024.