LIEUTENIANT-COLONEL AND MRS W.H. COLLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
EYFS & Pre-Prep
Full-time
Job title Department Reports to Line manages Job summary Class Teacher – Reception (maternity cover) Pre-Prep & EYFS Head of Pre-Prep N/A To provide excellent opportunities for development of Reception age pupils. To ensure care and the maintenance of a safe and stimulating learning environment. To establish and maintain positive links with parents and professionals working within and beyond the School. Key duties and responsibilities Contribute to the running of an excellent Reception Class. Contribute to the core values of the School, attending regular INSET and other training opportunities. Provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment that helps pupils to develop as learners. Plan and prepare a full and balanced range of learning activities. Teach engaging and effective sessions that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment. To use and assist others in the use of information technology systems to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner. Use regular assessments to monitor progress and set targets in line with School and National requirements. Respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring. Ensure there is provision of learning support and extension (in conjunction with the Head of Pre Prep and EYFS, Reception Team and SENCo). Ensure that all pupils make continuing progress towards achieving expected levels. Maintain regular and productive communication with parents, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications. Contribute to the fortnightly newsletters. Support contacts with registered and prospective parents (e.g. when parents tour the School and on Open Days). Responsibility for the organisation and support of teaching assistants, as well as other staff who work with Reception children from time to time. Attend departmental meetings. Undertake the main professional duties as outlined in the Teacher’s Job Description. Maintain and promote appropriate professional links to sustain the development of the EYFS. Undertake training to sustain personal performance and for further professional and career development and attend Departmental meetings. Safeguarding The postholder will be required to submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). The postholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young person’s they are responsible for, or come into contact with. St Aubyn’s policy and procedure The postholder is required to actively follow and abide by all St Aubyn’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Safer Recruitment and Child Protection, and will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations. The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of this job description as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Section. If during the course of time the duties and responsibilities should change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder. Job title Class Teacher – Reception Department EYFS & Pre-Prep Criteria Qualifications Qualified teacher status (E) Experience Recent experience of working effectively with pupils in the Early Years (EYFS) and Foundation Stage setting. (E) Experience of working with Key Stage 1 pupils in a classroom environment. (D) Evidence of continued improvement of teaching and learning through providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment that helps pupils to develop as learners. (E) Have had experience of mentoring staff and identifying areas for professional development. (D) Knowledge and skills The ability to comply with policies and procedures related to child protection and health and safety (E) Up to date and current knowledge of the EYFS curriculums. (E) An understanding of what constitutes as high quality provision for this age group. (E) An understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils. (E) Effective behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and reward. (E) Has an understanding of how the emotional health of a child is important and impacts on learning. (E) Knowledge of the expectations with regard to transition into Year 1. (E) Aptitudes A commitment to safeguarding and welfare of all pupils. (E) A respect for all pupils’ individual differences. (E) A cheerful, friendly and enthusiastic personality. (E) A positive outlook. (E) An effective team member who can also use initiative and work on their own. (E) Good communication skills. (E) A commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to ensure outstanding practice. (E) Empathy for children and their families. (E) Punctuality and commitment to the school. (E) A commitment to ensuring that all St Aubyn’s pupils meet their potential. (E) The potential to offer or support an after-school activity in an area of interest. (E) An appreciation of the School, its tradition and history (E) E = Essential for post D = Desirable Sept 2025
Job title Department Reports to Line manages Job summary Finance Administrator (part-time) Business Support Bursar n/a The Finance Administrator is a key member of school support staff and will liaise regularly with the Bursar and members of the Senior Management Team. The Finance Administrator will ensure that all aspects of finance across the school are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Key duties and responsibilities Work together with the Finance Manager to ensure that finance functions of the school are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner Liaise with the Admissions Registrar and add new pupil starters and joiners to the MIS system for billing. You will be expected to keep the Billing Ledger up to date at all times, so that it accurately reflects the number of pupils in school Record all deposits paid in respect of new pupils and arrange refunds for leavers, where applicable Assist in rolling over MIS system at the year end including return of deposits of pupils leaving Prepare and process all fee invoices Prepare and process direct debits in respect of fee payments Prepare and process the termly report for School Fee Plan, a scheme which enables parents to pay fees on a monthly basis Process purchase orders and pay supplier invoices Assist in maintaining all payroll records, ensuring that tax codes, pension payments and other deductions are correct Process payroll for all staff on a monthly basis, working closely with the Bursar Assist in producing all regulatory reporting in respect of payroll and pensions including real time HMRC and pension reporting, P60s, P45s and the Year End Pension Certificate Assist in dealing with any staff queries in respect of pay Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements on a monthly basis Undertake banking duties including paying in cash held at the nearest local branch Input the annual budgets for the various departments in school and provide budget holders with regular updates showing spending and funds available Deal with petty cash requests from members of staff, making sure the expenditure has been signed off by the budget holder/line manager and maintain and reconcile petty cash float in both GBP and EUROs Deal with all banking, including charity collections, fees payments etc Maintain the accounting entries in the Nominal Ledger Manage trip finances including reviewing costs, booking receipts, funding and post trip reconciliations Liaise with the St Aubyn’s School Society (parents association) processing payments and allocating funds received via PayPal and Stripe. This also involves preparing reports to show the activity generated by their events Maintain parent records in Parent Pay, setting up payment options and allocating funds received to the correct department Maintain computerised records of expenditure against budget for all cost centres Support the Bursar in the preparation of annual budgets and the audited accounts Assist in the provision of monthly financial reports for the Bursar to submit to Governors Archive financial records ensuring that they are securely stored and disposed of according to the legislation and best practice within the GDPR Attend training courses as required Attend relevant INSET courses Undertake other reasonable duties as required from time to time To assist in maintaining staff absence record Safeguarding The postholder will be required to submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). The postholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young person’s they are responsible for, or come into contact with. St Aubyn’s policy and procedure The postholder is required to actively follow and abide by all St Aubyn’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Safer Recruitment and Child Protection, and will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations. The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of this job description as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Section. If during the course of time the duties and responsibilities should change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder. Job title Finance Administrator Department Business Support Criteria Qualifications GCSE English Grade 5 or above or equivalent (E) GCSE Maths Grade 5 or above or equivalent (E) AAT Level 2 or above (D) Experience Experience of payroll and financial systems and controls (E) Basic accounting knowledge (E) Experience of small business accounting (E) Experience of working in school finance (D) Knowledge and skills Be able to comply with policies and procedures related to child protection and health and safety (E) Excellent skills in oral and written communication (E) Knowledge of Microsoft office and in particular word and excel (E) Have an excellent standard of numeracy (E) Knowledge of PASS for Windows (Finance MIS) and ISAMS (Academic MIS) (D) Be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with data of a personal and/or commercially confidential nature (E) Be able to work within time constraints and prioritise tasks (E) Have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy (E) The ability to comply with policies and procedures related to child protection and health and safety (E) Aptitudes The ability to remain calm under pressure (E) The ability to multitask and not to be phased when unexpected tasks land on your desk (E) Be able to work on your own initiative, as well as part of a busy team (E) Discretion and tactfulness (E) An appreciation of the School, its tradition and history (E) Other Current, valid UK driving licence and own vehicle (D) E = Essential for post D = Desirable Nov/2025