School Operations & Compliance Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community seeks a School Operations Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations of the school. You will liaise between office staff and senior leadership, supporting pupils, families and staff with efficient administrative processes.

The role requires strong organisational skills, confidential handling of data, and a proactive approach to improving systems, with a child-centred ethos guiding all activities.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or a regulatory setting.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• Discreet, professional and committed to confidentiality.

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 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

Strong administrative experience

Clear communicator

Discreet, professional

Collaborative

Resilient

Child-centred mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Compass Community seeks a School Operations Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations of the school. You will liaise between office staff and senior leadership, supporting pupils, families and staff with efficient administrative processes.

The role requires strong organisational skills, confidential handling of data, and a proactive approach to improving systems, with a child-centred ethos guiding all activities.