Business Support Officer

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School in York invites applications for a Business Support Officer. You will deliver general, HR and financial administration across the school and act as the key admin support for the Trust Business Manager.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks, on a permanent contract with a salary within the published range. Visits are welcome, and you will work with a supportive leadership team and NPCAT colleagues.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification is required.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school.
• Act as key admin support for the Trust Business Manager.

Skills

Strong numeracy and literacy

Communication skills

Ability to manage priorities

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £25,989 - £28,142 (actual salary: £23,606 - £25,562)

Hours: 37 per week, Term Time Only plus 3 weeks

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB

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 Wilfrid’s 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 Sophie Meek, Business Support Officer on 01904 659726.

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed