Education Operations & Compliance Lead

Compass Community Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to oversee day-to-day school office operations and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and school team. This front-of-house role ensures smooth non-teaching operations, data accuracy, and compliant processes within a busy school.

You will coordinate HR administration, admissions, health and safety checks, and resource orders, acting as a reliable link between staff, pupils, families and external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or regulatory settings.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Discreet, professional and confidential.
• Collaborative and resilient; motivated to support others and improve systems.
• Child-centred outlook aligned with REACH ethos.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school office, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-of-house service.
• Manage school systems and databases, including pupil records, attendance, and safeguarding.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and wider school team.
• Coordinate maintenance, health and safety checks, and resource orders.
• Support statutory data submissions and compliance processes.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents and carers, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Organise school meetings and events, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Support with HR administration, admissions, and financial compliance.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to oversee day-to-day school office operations and provide administrative support to the Headteacher and school team. This front-of-house role ensures smooth non-teaching operations, data accuracy, and compliant processes within a busy school.

You will coordinate HR administration, admissions, health and safety checks, and resource orders, acting as a reliable link between staff, pupils, families and external partners.