Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Required to start ASAP

We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active, forward thinking and dedicated School Business Manager to join our hard working, talented and friendly school community. The unique role within our Leadership Team, balances both operational and strategic responsibilities including, but not limited to, Budget ownership, HR, Premises and Health and Safety.

Grade H £32,076 to £37,336 FTE

Part-time 33 hours per week, term time only – hours negotiable

 We are looking for a School Business Manager who has:

• Experience and knowledge of business, finance and resource management
• Experience of setting, managing and monitoring budgets
• Leadership and line management experience
• Good understanding of HR, health and safety and premises management
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise, set and meet deadlines
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and learn on the fly
• Great communication with flexible ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of humour

In return, we offer:

• Work as part of a dedicated and experienced School Leadership Team
• Flexible working hours
• Support, training and a considered handover
• Established systems and processes in place
• An experienced, warm, friendly and supportive team

The role is well suited to an experienced School Business Manager who can work independently in partnership with the Headteacher, or someone looking to make the next step in their career in an educational setting. We also welcome those with transferrable skills from outside the education sector.

For more information please see below for the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the below application form. Completed application forms can be emailed to office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk (CVs are not acceptable due to Local Authority Recruitment policies)

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing Date: Monday 8th Jan 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible

Interviews: TBC

High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) KS1 & EYFS

Required to start ASAP.
Salary Band F11 £25,979 - F19 £29,777 pa FTE. 

Actual £13.46 - £15.43 per hour.
30 Hours a week, Monday - Friday 08.30 – 15.30. Term time only

Are you an inspiring and motivating classroom practitioner? Do you want to be part of a committed, dynamic team who are constantly improving their professional practice?

Robert Sandilands are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support the teaching and learning as needed across the school, though largely focused in KS1 & Early Years. You will provide support to groups and individuals.  Curriculum/subject coordinator cover and absence cover across the school are also part of this role.

Along with calmness and a good sense of humour, the post also requires excellent communication skills.  A working knowledge of the KS1 and Early Years curriculum is advantageous, but not essential.

Please telephone the School Office on 01635 40318 or email office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk for more information, application forms can be found on our school website www.robertsandilands.westberks.dbprimary.com. 

Closing date: Monday 8^th January 2024.
Interviews: Will take place Thursday 11^th January 2024. 

This school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks