Business Lead

North East Combined Authority; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in South Shields is seeking an experienced, highly organised Business Lead to support the efficient day-to-day running of the school office. The role is a fixed-term 12-month contract with 22 hours per week over three days.

You will liaise with the Trust Central Team, manage office systems, implement new initiatives, and provide a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, families, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage effective office systems
• Plan for and implement new initiatives to improve running of the school office
• Manage time across competing priorities and provide a professional service to pupils, families, staff and visitors

Job description

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

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

Salary: Band 5 Scale Point 15 £15,852.50 (actual) with a temporary honoraria of £526.96 (actual) to equate total temp salary to SCP 17 (£32,046 FTE) pending the outcome of Job Evaluation.

Hours: 22 hours per week, worked over 3 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 school 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: Monday 2nd November 2026 @ 9am

Interviews: Monday 9th November 2026

The position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders.