Career Stories
"I chose to work in the education sector because it is highly rewarding, and I feel part of making a difference to young people's educational journey."
Jigna Jotangia, Finance Manager
What attracted you to work at Royal Russell School?
Growing up in South London I had already heard of Royal Russell as a great school before I started working here. Many things attracted me to working here; the range of staff benefits and the beautiful campus, a complete change to city views, and the combination of an interesting role whilst balancing my commitments outside of work.
What is your top reason to work education?
I had spent 12 years working in the diamond industry and wanted to do something different. The beauty of working in Finance, is the flexibility to apply your knowledge and experience across various sectors. I chose to work in the education sector because it is highly rewarding and I feel part of making a difference to young people’s educational journey.
At Royal Russell, our values are Ambitious, Courageous, Open and Distinctive. What does that mean to you?
Ambitious: Being passionate and progressive
Courageous: Being able to do the right thing, knowing that it won’t easy.
Open: Being part of an inclusive community
Distinctive: Being yourself.
How do you fill your time when you’re not in school?
I love running and cooking they help me to relax and the rest of the time is family fun time.
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