Key Role Information

Salary
£25,185 - £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £8,821 - £8,961)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
19/10/2026 09:00
Interview
To Be Confirmed
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade C/D
Department
St Patrick's College
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
15.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required:  November 2026 

Salary:  £25,185 - £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £8,821 - £8,961)

Hours:  15 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Contract Type:  Maternity Cover for up to 1 year

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


We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Business Support Assistant to provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school under the direction and guidance of the Trust Business Manager.  

The role will involve providing routine clerical support, front of house/reception duties, typing/word processing and other ICT based tasks and maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems.  

The successful candidate will:

  1. Be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification / have relevant experience 
  2. Have strong numeracy and literacy skills
  3. Have experience of working in a busy office environment
  4. Work effectively and constructively as part of a team
  5. Have strong communication and organisational skills

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 NPCAT

If you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Trust Business Manager, Wendy Kendal on 01642 613327 or email recruitment@stpatricks.npcat.org.uk 


Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am

Interview: To be confirmed 


Skills

Experience

Strong numeracy and literacy skillsessential
Effective use of specialist ICT packages and other resourcesessential
Use of relevant office based systems and equipmentessential
An understanding of policies and procedures relevant to the roleessential
Experience of working in a busy office environment, with strong organisational skillsessential
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
Strong communication skills, both written and verbalessential
Ability to always maintain the strictest confidentiality and integrityessential
An understanding of the Catholic/Christian ethos and values 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 2 or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline / relevant experienceessential
First Aid qualification

St Patrick's Catholic College

Wendy Kendal

recruitment@stpatricks.npcat.org.uk

Baysdale Road
Stockton-on-Tees
Thornaby
TS17 9DE

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.