Education Operations & Compliance Officer

Compass Community; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations within a school setting. You will act as a bridge between office staff and senior leadership, delivering robust administrative support to the Headteacher and team.

Ideal candidates will have strong administrative experience in education or related sectors, be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and be proficient in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or a regulatory setting.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiarity with compliance processes, audits or data reporting (desirable).

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

MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations within a school setting. You will act as a bridge between office staff and senior leadership, delivering robust administrative support to the Headteacher and team.

Ideal candidates will have strong administrative experience in education or related sectors, be highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and be proficient in MS Office.