Business Support Officer

St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 6PX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £28,142 (actual salary: £22,455 - £24,315)

Business Support Officer job summary

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:

An 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

We can offer:

Fantastic pupils and a strong Catholic ethos  

A welcoming work environment

A Leadership Team, Staff and Governors who are dedicated, talented and highly motivated

A commitment to professional and personal development

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-alphonsus-catholic-primary-school

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