Key Role Information

Salary
£25,989 - £28,142 (actual salary: £13,655 - £14,786)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
08/06/2026 09:00
Interview
To Be Confirmed
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade E/F
Department
Administration
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
22.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: September 2026

Salary: £25,989 - £28,142 (actual salary: £13,655 - £14,786)

Hours: 22.5 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 Week 

Contract Type: Maternity Cover for up to 1 year

Location: St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Grangetown, Middlesbrough, TS6 7AD & St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Amersham Road, Park End, Middlesbrough, TS3 7HD


Business Support Officer across 2 Primary Schools.


We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Business Support Officer to provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school and be the key admin support for the Trust Business Manager.


St Mary’s and St Pius X Catholic Primary Schools are part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.


The successful candidate will have:

  • An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / relevant experience 
  • Strong numeracy and literacy skills
  • Experience of working effectively in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to relate well to both children and adults


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 NPCAT


Visits to the schools are very welcome. Please contact Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager on 01642 455309 or email cunningham.c@npcat.org.uk 



Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed



Skills

Experience

Strong numeracy and literacy skillsessential
Effective use of specialist ICT packages and other resourcesessential
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/relevant legislation and statutory guidanceessential
Ability to develop and improve systemsessential
Extensive experience of working effectively in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlinesessential
Experience of working in the education sector

Personal Attributes

Ability to relate well to both children, adults and other stakeholdersessential
Ability to work effectively and constructively as part of a team, understanding Trust roles and responsibilities and your own position within theseessential
An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCATessential
An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirementsessential
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
First Aid qualification

St Mary's (Grangetown)

Claire Cunningham

cunningham.c@npcat.org.uk

Tennyson Avenue
Middlesbrough
Grangetown
TS6 7AD
Claire Cunningham
cunningham.c@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.