Key Role Information

Salary
£33,699 - £35,412 (actual salary: £30,609 - £32,165)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
01/06/2026 09:00
Interview
4 June 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade I
Department
School Business Manager
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
41.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: September 2026

Salary: £33,699 - £35,412 (actual salary: £30,609 - £32,165)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 3 weeks

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School, Cadogan Street, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6PX


We are looking for an experienced Business Manager who has high levels of initiative and is motivated to work at St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School. 


Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK.  


The successful candidate will:


  • Be committed to the Catholic ethos of the NPCAT
  • Have extensive experience of working in a business management environment with specific knowledge of finance, contract management, estates management and HR related issues
  • Act as the link between the Trust’s Central Services team and school leaders 
  • Provide strategic and operational support across non-teaching and learning areas of responsibility
  • Line manage other school based administration and support staff


We can offer:


  • Fantastic pupils and a strong Catholic ethos  
  • A welcoming work environment
  • A Leadership Team, Staff and Governors who are dedicated, talented and highly motivated
  • A commitment to professional and personal development
  • The opportunity to work with and learn from other establishments in partnership with our Trust schools in the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust


For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Helen Bell at bell.h@npcat.org.uk


Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026, 9am

Interview: Thursday 4th June 2026


Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.


Skills

Experience

Proven ability to display attention to detail and to work creatively and innovativelyessential
Excellent numeracy and literacy skillsessential
Proven ability to use Microsoft packages and MIS systems and to interrogate databases to produce management informationessential
Financial management and experience of contributing to annual and medium term financial plans that are sustainable while meeting the development needs of the schoolessential
Experience of working under own initiative with minimal supervision over a broad range of responsibilitiesessential
Experience of working as part of a teamessential
Extensive experience of working in an administration environment with specific knowledge of finance, contract management, estates management and HR related issuesessential
Proven effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the Trustessential
Proven success as a team player

Personal Attributes

An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirementsessential
Ability to travel to meeting if requiredessential
An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCATessential
A high degree of personal motivation and a positive “can do” attitudeessential
Strong people skills with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationshipsessential
Ability to respond to sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and professionalismessential
Motivation to work to support children and young peopleessential
Ability to self-evaluate CPD needs and to seek out new learning opportunities

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline / relevant experienceessential
Evidence of sustained CPD

St Alphonsus'

Helen Bell

bell.h@npcat.org.uk

Cadogan Street
Middlesbrough
North Ormesby
TS3 6PX
Helen Bell
bell.h@npcat.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.