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Newsletter 3rd December 

Message from the Headteacher 

We have really been in the Christmas spirit this week with our Christmas Fayre, Nativity and Carol Concert practice and a surprise visit from Santa on Wednesday. 

With restrictions still in place we will be recording the Nativity and the Carol Concert, so you can enjoy the performances from the safety of your own home. Please do share with your family and friends but not on social media as we do not have permission from all our families. 

COVID-19 cases have risen this week in school. Please do look out for symptoms and use a lateral flow test to test at home. If your child has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive then please book a PCR test to do at home or at a centre. Please help to keep our children and staff safe in the lead up to Christmas. I know we would all like to have a Christmas with our families. 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/coronavirus-in-children/

https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

Have a great weekend. Stay safe and warm. It's getting chilly out there. 

 

Kerry Devane 

School Vacancy 

Finance and Administration Assistant

(The post will be a 1 year contract starting on 5th January 2022 – 31st December 2022 in the first instance, with a possibility of a permanent role following a review of the Finance Support Team for the forthcoming year)

20 Hours per week – TERM TIME ONLY 

Working days and times to be discussed at interview.

Salary Grade 14, Salary Range: £9.81 - £10.21 per hour

St John's is a happy, friendly, kind and caring school where everyone is a valued member of our school team.

An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and conscientious individual to join our friendly and supportive staff team as a Finance and Administration Assistant. This role would involve carrying out routine day to day operational and expenditure tasks relating to the Finances of the school and nursery carrying out other varying day to day Administrative duties.

You will have a working knowledge of spreadsheets (Excel), have excellent communication skills, possess a flexible approach and be willing to carry out a wide variety of tasks with the ability to cope with the changing needs of a school.

Training where necessary will be provided.

Ideal candidates would have a minimum of one year’s experience of working in a finance/accounts office. Experience of using school specific software, for example SIMS and FMS, would be desirable.

If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.

Please apply by application form with an accompanying cover letter clearly stating why you think you should be considered for this post.

For full details and an application pack please contact the school office; 01458 832085

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th December 2021

Planned interview date: Wednesday 15th December 2021

Dates for your Diary 

Week beginning

Wednesday 8th December Christmas Dinner 


Wednesday 15th December @10am Holy Thorn Ceremony - details to follow. 

 

PTA News 

Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Fayre this week. It was a very successful event. I am looking forward to telling you how much we have raised. 

Gemma Stout

 

Attendance 

Just to let you know if your child arrives after 9am when the register closes this is marked as an unauthorised absence for the morning session. If this lateness persists it will lead to letters being sent home and possible fines. Persistent lateness does not support a child's wellbeing or their learning. We can offer support if you are struggling with bedtime or morning routines. 

 

Achievements

Well done to Mrs Gemma Stout. Our truly awesome PTA Chair. We are very proud of you. Please put your feet up this weekend!