School Operations Lead: Smooth, Safe & Supportive

Compass Community Limited.; Boston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include managing school systems, safeguarding records, HR admin, data submissions, and coordinating meetings. Strong MS Office skills and high organisation are essential for maintaining confidentiality and efficient governance.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or a regulatory setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Highly organised

Clear communicator

Manage multiple priorities

Discretion

Support others

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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

Responsibilities include managing school systems, safeguarding records, HR admin, data submissions, and coordinating meetings. Strong MS Office skills and high organisation are essential for maintaining confidentiality and efficient governance.