School Operations Lead – Admin & Compliance

Compass Community Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth school non-teaching operations. The role sits between office staff and senior leadership, providing essential support to staff, pupils and families.

You will manage school records, attendance and safeguarding, coordinate HR admin, admissions and financial compliance, and act as first point of contact for parents. Strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or regulatory settings.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Discreet, professional and committed to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.
• Be the first point of contact for parents and carers, ensuring timely communications.
• Organise school meetings and events, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Support HR administration, admissions and financial compliance.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office knowledge

Clear communicator

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth school non-teaching operations. The role sits between office staff and senior leadership, providing essential support to staff, pupils and families.

You will manage school records, attendance and safeguarding, coordinate HR admin, admissions and financial compliance, and act as first point of contact for parents. Strong organisational skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.