School Operations Lead - Admin & Compliance

Compass Community; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is looking for an Education Business Support Officer to manage the school office and provide essential administrative support to leadership and staff. The role sits between office staff and senior leadership to ensure smooth non-teaching operations that benefit pupils, families, and staff.

You will oversee front-of-house operations, maintain school databases, and assist with HR, admissions and governance tasks. A strong focus on data quality and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience in education, social care, or regulatory settings.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organized 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 CompassREACH ethos.

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.
• 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

Strong administrative experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Community is looking for an Education Business Support Officer to manage the school office and provide essential administrative support to leadership and staff. The role sits between office staff and senior leadership to ensure smooth non-teaching operations that benefit pupils, families, and staff.

You will oversee front-of-house operations, maintain school databases, and assist with HR, admissions and governance tasks. A strong focus on data quality and confidentiality is required.