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Salary: Salary is dependent upon skills and experience of the appointed candidateJob type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: Immediate
Apply by: 7 October 2024
Job overview
We require a self-motivated and organised member of staff to join St Joseph’s College as Finance Assistant. Excellent interpersonal skills, previous experience of the Sales Ledger/Purchase Ledger/Nominal Ledger and administration experience (together with strong ICT skills) are required.
The Finance Assistant will undertake a variety of tasks including the preparation of the sales (parent) ledger, invoices and have contact with a variety of stakeholders. The post holder will have previous experience of working in a school (desirable) and have a can-do attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
This is an exciting time to become part of our dynamic team. Situated in the heart of Reading, St Joseph’s College is the leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Berkshire.For us, success is about more than just exam results or awards. We celebrate each pupil as an individual, and aspire for them to leave St Joseph’s as mature and confident citizens, ready to tackle life head on with energy and vigour. You will be fully supportive of the College Catholic tradition and expected to contribute to the full life of the School.
For further details about the school, please visit our websitehttp://www.sjcr.org.uk
or contact the HR Coordinator.
Applicants for this post need to complete the application form and return it together with a covering letter to
recruitment@sjcr.org.uk
or alternatively sent by post to Mrs Guest, HR Coordinator, St Joseph’s College, Upper Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5JT. Electronic application is encouraged and preferred.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 7 October 2024Interviews: As soon as possible after the closing date
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
Applicant Info Pack984.44KB
SJCR Application Form.doc
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About St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College64 Upper Redlands Road, Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5JT
United Kingdom
+44 118 966 1000View on Google Maps
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St Joseph’s College, Reading
Situated in the heart of Reading, St Joseph’s College is the leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Berkshire.For us, success is about more than just exam results or awards. We celebrate each pupil as an individual, and aspire for them to leave St Joseph’s as mature and confident citizens, ready to tackle life head on with energy and vigour.
The College is situated close to Reading University and convenient to the town centre and the M4. The College consists of the Senior School (ages 11 to 18) and the Prep School (ages 3 to 11). The Senior School and Prep School are located within a single campus.
St Joseph’s is a Catholic school, where our pupils experience a caring Christian community. Our strong moral and spiritual ethos naturally guides everything we do, enriching all aspects of school life. Pupils of any faith or no faith are wholeheartedly welcomed and encouraged to make an active contribution to the spiritual life of the school.
Our small class sizes mean everyone receives the individual guidance and support they need to achieve their potential. Staff, pupils and parents form strong links, with a focus on both the academic progress and the wellbeing of each pupil. We encourage all pupils to develop an awareness of their own role in society.
In September 2021 Laura Stotesbury was appointed as Head of the College. Sharon Boccaccini was appointed as College Deputy Head (Prep) in January 2020.
Our Mission and Aims
At St Joseph’s, our mission is to encourage, inspire, challenge and support pupils to fulfil their potential in a community founded on Catholic Christian values.We aim to develop life skills of commitment, collaboration, confidence, communication and compassion in each pupil, throughout each of their years at the school.
ISI Inspection
A full ISI Inspection took place over a week in May 2022. The five inspectors found that ‘pupils display a good level of knowledge across all areas of learning and are able to make effective use of this’ and noted that ‘there is an ethos of respect, support, kindness, and openness across the entire community’.
They added that ‘pupils are highly confident and resilient individuals but without any sense of brashness or arrogance, looking ahead positively to what they can achieve.’
Educational Quality Inspection ReportThe Educational Quality Inspection reports on the quality of the school’s work. It focuses on the two key outcomes: The achievement of the pupils, including their academic development, and
The personal development of the pupils.Their key findings were that the quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is good. They commented that ‘pupils have a strong focus in lessons and work positively both as independent and collaborative learners’.
They found that the quality of pupils’ personal development is excellent, noting that ‘pupils have a very positive attitude towards supporting other people both within the school and wider community’, and ‘pupils embrace positively the diversity of their school and respect and value their differences.’
The school scored highly in other areas too, with inspectors praising the co-curricular opportunities offered by the school, noting ‘pupils achieve success in a wide range of activities both within and beyond the classroom and they gain valuable new skills from their involvement’.Read our inspection reports
on our websiteWhy St Joseph’s?
At St Joseph’s we offer:
- A safe and happy environment in which academic and social skills are developed
- Education for boys and girls from age 3 to 18
- A varied curriculum and excellent facilities
- A strong sense of community
- High academic reputation
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities including a strong tradition of music and drama
Our teachers combine the best in traditional educational values with a sharp awareness of what is appropriate for pupils who need to be prepared for the 21st century. Our pupils are encouraged to be confident, questioning, independent learners, whilst at the same time developing a moral and spiritual sense of purpose in their lives and in their studies.
Working at St Joseph’s is rewarding. The College has its own salary scales, and staff are entitled to a fee discount for their children. There is a professional, friendly and supportive Staff Room and professional development is nurtured and encouraged.There is strong support for new teaching staff. Newly qualified teachers can undertake their accredited NQT year through the Independent Schools Council programme and a number of members of staff have completed teaching qualifications whilst employed at St Joseph’s.
Looking to the future, St Joseph’s will continue its ambitious plans to enhance and develop the College. However, we will ensure that as we grow, our caring ethos remains at the heart of the College. The warm and friendly nature, together with the way pupils display concern and respect for one another, are often commented upon by visitors and parents.We are proud of this and it is one of the most rewarding aspects of working here.
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