Key Role Information

Salary
£33,699 - £35,412 (actual salary: £31,352 - £32,946)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
05/10/2026 09:00
Interview
Week commencing 19/10/2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade I
Department
St Patrick's College
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
42.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required:  January 2027

Salary: £33,699 - £35,412 (actual salary: £31,352 - £32,946)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 4 weeks

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Patrick’s Catholic College, Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 9DE


We are looking for an experienced Business Manager who has high levels of initiative and is motivated to work at St Patrick’s Catholic College. 

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:

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

We can offer:

  1. Fantastic pupils and a strong Catholic ethos  
  2. A welcoming work environment
  3. A Leadership Team, Staff and Governors who are dedicated, talented and highly motivated
  4. A commitment to professional and personal development
  5. 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 Wendy Kendal, Trust Business Manager at kendal.w@npcat.org.uk 


Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026, 9am

Interview: Week commencing 19th October 2026


Skills

Experience

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

Personal Attributes

Motivation to work to support children and young peopleessential
Ability to respond to sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and professionalismessential
Strong people skills with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationshipsessential
A high degree of personal motivation and a positive “can do” attitudeessential
An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCATessential
Ability to travel to meeting if requiredessential
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
Evidence of sustained CPD

St Patrick's Catholic College

Wendy Kendal

kendal.w@npcat.org.uk

Baysdale Road
Stockton-on-Tees
Thornaby
TS17 9DE
Wendy Kendal
kendal.w@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.