Education Operations Lead

Compass Community Limited.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations across the school, sitting between office staff and senior leadership.

The role focuses on maintaining admin systems, safeguarding data, and coordinating HR and financial compliance, enabling teachers to prioritise learning and leadership tasks. A child-centred, confidential, and collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or regulatory setting.
• Excellent 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 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 communication.
• Organise school meetings and events, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Support HR administration, admissions, and financial compliance.

Skills

Admin experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Education/regulatory setting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations across the school, sitting between office staff and senior leadership.

The role focuses on maintaining admin systems, safeguarding data, and coordinating HR and financial compliance, enabling teachers to prioritise learning and leadership tasks. A child-centred, confidential, and collaborative approach is essential.