School Business Manager (Primary/First)

Job description

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School
Westbourne Avenue
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 4HQ

This role is Fixed Term for a period of 12 months.

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

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• Employer: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
• Location: St Albans Catholic Primary School are seeking to recruit a School Business Manager (PrimaryFirst)
• Salary: £33,673–£36,581 per annum pro rata, actual £28,616-£31,087 per annum
• Contract type: Term-time only (Temporary)
• Working pattern: Full time – term time plus specified days
• Category: Schools – Support
• Closing date: 29 October 2026

This vacancy was advertised on North East Jobs. Always check the original advert and the employer’s documents before applying.