Business Lead

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in South Shields is seeking a dedicated Business Lead to support the school office and administration. The role is 15 hours per week across 2 days, with a 12-month fixed term contract and potential duties including coordinating office systems, liaising with the Trust and being the primary contact for the school community.

The successful candidate will have proven office experience, strong time management skills, and a professional, discreet approach while

Qualifications

• Proven office and administrative experience.
• Ability to plan and implement initiatives to improve the school office.
• Strong time management and accuracy across priorities.
• Professional, discreet and client-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school office and admin systems.
• Liaise with the Trust Central Team and act as a first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Coordinate office processes, support safe recruitment procedures and DBS checks as required.

Skills

Office administration

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Job description

Business Lead - Vacancy St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, South Shields

CEO: Mr T. B. Tapping / Headteacher: Miss Emma Shaughnessy:

Salary: Scale Point 15 (£10,509.85 actual) with a temporary honoraria of £349.35 (actual) to equate total temp salary to SCP 17 (£31,022 FTE) pending the outcome of Job Evaluation. The national pay award is pending.

Hours: 15 hours per week, worked over 2 days (working pattern to be discussed)

Start: As soon as possible

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months linked to a temporary working arrangement that will be reviewed at that point

St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School is a happy, welcoming and ambitious school, rooted in our Catholic mission: “We give thanks to God, work together and always try our best, shining in little ways for all to see.”

We wish to appoint an experienced, passionate and highly organised Business Lead to support the effective day-to-day running of our school. The successful candidate will play a key role in the running and organisation of the School Office, liaising with the Trust Central Team and acting as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, visitors and the wider school community.

The successful candidate will:

• have proven office and administrative experience and the ability to manage effective office systems;
• be able to plan for and implement new initiatives to further improve the efficient running of the school office;
• have the ability to manage their time effectively, use initiative and work accurately across competing priorities;
• be professional, discreet, flexible and committed to providing excellent service to children, families, staff and visitors;
• share and support the Catholic ethos, mission and values of St Gregory’s and Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its pupils and staff and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be subject to the Trust’s safer recruitment procedures and appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

For further information regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Miss Emma Shaughnessy, Headteacher, at [e-mail] or via the school office.

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 @ 12 noon.

Interviews: Monday 28 September 2026 The position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders