School Operations & Compliance Lead

Compass Community Limited.; Warley Town; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking a School Operations Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations and support between office staff and senior leadership.

You will oversee daily school office operations, manage pupil records and safeguarding, and provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and team. The role requires strong MS Office skills, high organisation, and a child-centred approach consistent with Compass REACH ethos.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or a regulatory setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Clear communicator

Discreet

Collaborative

Child-centred outlook

Resilience

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking a School Operations Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations and support between office staff and senior leadership.

You will oversee daily school office operations, manage pupil records and safeguarding, and provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and team. The role requires strong MS Office skills, high organisation, and a child-centred approach consistent with Compass REACH ethos.