School Operations & Admin Specialist

Compass Community Limited.; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Limited seeks an Education Business Support Officer to ensure the smooth running of non-teaching operations within the school. The role sits between office staff and senior leadership, supporting staff, pupils and families with efficient administrative processes.

You'll manage school systems, attendance, safeguarding, HR admin, and financial compliance, while coordinating meetings and communications with parents and carers.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or regulatory setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (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.
• A child-centred outlook, aligned with Compass REACH ethos.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 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 and professional communication.
• Organise school meetings and events, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Support HR administration, admissions, and financial compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Community Limited seeks an Education Business Support Officer to ensure the smooth running of non-teaching operations within the school. The role sits between office staff and senior leadership, supporting staff, pupils and families with efficient administrative processes.

You'll manage school systems, attendance, safeguarding, HR admin, and financial compliance, while coordinating meetings and communications with parents and carers.