School Operations & Admin Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Westbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations across the school. You’ll support the Headteacher, manage pupil records, attendance, safeguarding, and coordinate meetings while maintaining a welcoming front-of-house service.

You’ll also handle HR administration, admissions, and financial compliance, acting as the main contact for parents and carers and ensuring confidential, professional communications in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience in education or regulatory settings.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organised with outstanding attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• Discreet, professional and committed to confidentiality.
• Collaborative, resilient and motivated by supporting others and improving systems.
• Child-centred outlook aligned with Compass’ REACH ethos.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Discretion & confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations across the school. You’ll support the Headteacher, manage pupil records, attendance, safeguarding, and coordinate meetings while maintaining a welcoming front-of-house service.

You’ll also handle HR administration, admissions, and financial compliance, acting as the main contact for parents and carers and ensuring confidential, professional communications in a busy school environment.