Key Role Information

Salary
£25,989 - £28,142 (actual salary: £22,455 - £24,315)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/10/2026 09:00
Interview
Provisionally 15th or 16th October 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade E
Department
St Alphonsus'
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: November 2026

Salary: £25,989 - £28,142 (actual salary: £22,455 - £24,315)

Hours: 37 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 Week 

Contract Type: Permanent

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


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 Alphonsus Catholic Primary School is 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:

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

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

Visits to the schools are very welcome. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Vicky Matthews, School Business Manager at matthews.v@npcat.org.uk or call 01642 243400.

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026, 9am

Interview date: Provisionally 15th or 16th October 2026


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 Alphonsus Catholic Primary School

Vicky Matthews

matthews.v@npcat.org.uk

Cadogan Street
Middlesbrough
North Ormesby
TS3 6PX
Vicky Matthews
matthews.v@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.