Business Support Officer

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic pupils and a strong Catholic

Welcoming work environment

Leadership Team, Staff and Governors

Commitment to professional development

Opportunity to work with NPCAT partner

Job summary

St Alphonsus Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough is seeking an outstanding Business Support Officer to provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school and to be the key admin support for the Trust Business Manager. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.

Salary £25,989 - £28,142 (actual salary £22,455 - £24,315). The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy, and excellent communication

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school.
• Be the key admin support for the Trust Business Manager.
• Work within NPCAT partnership and contribute to school administration.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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 [e-mail] or call01642 243400.

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026, 9am

Interview date: Provisionally 15th or 16th October 2026