SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
Contract: Term-time only (193 days), 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,673 – £36,581 per annum pro rata – Actual £28,616 - £31,087 per annum
This post is fixed term with the potential to become permanent.
About the School
St Alban’s is a friendly, caring school with high expectations for all our pupils. We work closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to ensure the best outcomes for every child. Our mission is “Growing and Excelling in the Presence of God,” which guides everything we do and inspires our pupils, staff, and community to strive for excellence in all areas of school life.
The school is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust (BBCE Trust), a family of 34 primary schools and 5 high schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland. At BBCE Trust, we are committed to providing the best possible education and fostering a supportive community in which all schools and staff can thrive.
Role Overview
As our School Business Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school. You will work in a busy, dynamic environment, providing high-quality administrative, organisational, and financial support. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential, alongside the ability to build strong relationships in a friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
Experience of both working in a school office and of leading a team within a school, is essential.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Access to training and professional development
- Minimum 24 days holiday per year plus public holidays (pro-rata for term-time)
- Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
- Eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family-friendly policies promoting health and wellbeing
Closing date: 12.00pm, Thursday 29th October 2026
Interviews: To be held shortly after the closing date
Safeguarding Statement:
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.
