School Operations & Admin Lead

Compass Community; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking a School Operations Officer to oversee non-teaching operations and ensure efficient school administration. You will support the Headteacher, manage records, coordinate events, and maintain compliance within a child-centred framework.

The role sits between office staff and senior leadership, requiring strong organisational skills and confidential communication with staff, pupils, and families.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or regulatory settings.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Discreet, professional and committed to confidentiality.
• Child-centred outlook aligned with Compass’ REACH ethos.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school office operations and front-of-house.
• Manage pupil records, attendance, and safeguarding systems.
• Provide admin support to Headteacher and school team.
• Coordinate maintenance, safety checks, and resource orders.
• Support statutory data submissions and governance.
• Act as first point of contact for parents and carers.
• Organise meetings and minutes; support HR, admissions, and financial compliance.

Skills

Administrative exp

MS Office

Organised

Clear communication

Discretion

Collaborative

REACH ethos

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Compass Community is seeking a School Operations Officer to oversee non-teaching operations and ensure efficient school administration. You will support the Headteacher, manage records, coordinate events, and maintain compliance within a child-centred framework.

The role sits between office staff and senior leadership, requiring strong organisational skills and confidential communication with staff, pupils, and families.