School Office Manager

Salary: £31,022 to £32,597 per annum pro rata (£28,178 to £29,608 per annum actual)

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week Term Time Only plus 3 weeks

Location: Malton, North Yorkshire

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), is seeking to appoint an outstanding Office Manager to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and organised individual to provide day-to-day operational support across Estates Compliance, HR, Finance, and administrative functions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office, supporting the Headteacher, the Trust and the wider school community.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing school with a strong Catholic ethos at the heart of everything we do. As part of NPCAT, one of the North-East's largest Catholic Trusts with 38 schools and 2 sixth forms, we benefit from strong collaboration, d expertise, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will have:

• An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / relevant experience
• 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, a strong Catholic ethos and a welcoming work environment
• A Leadership Team, Staff and Governors who are dedicated, talented and highly motivated
• The opportunity to work with and learn from other establishments in partnership with our Trust schools in NPCAT

Application Process

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust: Applicant Pack 3. Application form and further information is available from: Current Vacancies & Application Forms - Nicholas Postgate

Applicants should complete and return a Support Staff Application Form and Recruitment Monitoring Form to:

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to complete a Rehabilitation of Off enders Disclosure Form.

Job Description: This informs you of the main responsibilities for the post and explains what we are looking for. It informs you about the personal and professional qualities you need for this post. These criteria will be used to make the appointment.

Person Specification: This specification sets out which criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.

Visits to the school are very welcome. If you require any additional information about this post, please contact Helen Davenport, Headteacher on

Thank you for your interest in NPCAT. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks from the closing date you are to assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Key Documents

Application Information

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 01 December 2025, 09:00 am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Venue for Interview: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB

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School Office Manager

Salary: £31,022 - £32,597 per annum pro rata

Posted: 12/11/2025

Closing date: 30/11/2025

Closing time: 23:59