Education Operations & Compliance Officer

Compass Community Limited; Little Clacton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to help run the school's non-teaching operations. You will bridge office staff and senior leadership to support staff, pupils and families.

In this role you’ll manage front-of-house, school systems, attendance, safeguarding, and data submissions, while coordinating meetings, HR admin, admissions and financial compliance. If you are highly organised with excellent communication and a discreet, collaborative approach, this

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or regulatory settings.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school office operations and front-of-house efficiency.
• Manage pupil records, attendance, safeguarding, and data accuracy.
• Support Headteacher and school team with administrative tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance, health and safety checks, and resource orders.
• Assist with HR admin, admissions, and financial compliance.
• Serve as first point of contact for parents and carers.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Child-centred approach

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to help run the school's non-teaching operations. You will bridge office staff and senior leadership to support staff, pupils and families.

In this role you’ll manage front-of-house, school systems, attendance, safeguarding, and data submissions, while coordinating meetings, HR admin, admissions and financial compliance. If you are highly organised with excellent communication and a discreet, collaborative approach, this