School Operations Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Halifax; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Compass Community in Halifax is seeking a proactive School Office Administrator to manage day-to-day operations, pupil records, attendance, and safeguarding. You will support the Headteacher and school team, coordinate maintenance and safety checks, and handle communications with parents.

The role requires strong admin experience, excellent MS Office skills, and the ability to organise multiple priorities with confidentiality. A child-centred ethos underpins the role within a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in administrative roles, preferably in education or regulatory settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and data handling.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; maintains confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operations of school office and front-of-house.
• Manage pupil records, attendance, and safeguarding data.
• Provide administrative support to Headteacher and team.
• Coordinate maintenance, safety checks, and resource orders.
• Support data submissions and compliance processes.
• Be the first contact for parents and carers with timely communication.
• Organise meetings and minutes for staff and meetings.
• Assist with HR admin, admissions, and financial compliance.

Connaissances

Admin experience

Organised

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Collaborative

Child-centred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Description du poste

About the Role

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in education, social care, or a regulatory setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Highly organised, with outstanding attention to detail and the 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.
• A child-centred outlook, aligned with Compass’ REACH ethos.

What Success Looks Like

• Headteachers feel well-supported and equipped to focus on leadership priorities.
• Administrative systems and trackers are accurate, timely, and accessible.
• Compliance data is proactively monitored and shared to support readiness and governance.
• Operational teams experience smooth and efficient administrative coordination.
• Staff and pupils feel supported by smooth operations, enabling better teaching and learning.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in a social care, education or regulatory setting.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiarity with compliance processes, audits or data reporting (desirable).

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Discreet, professional and committed to confidentiality.
• Motivated by supporting others and improving systems.

Candidate Profile – Behavioural & Cultural Fit

• Resilience and ability to work under pressure in a busy school environment.
• Collaborative approach, working well with teaching staff, parents, and external partners.
• A child-centred outlook, aligned with Compass’ REACH ethos

Why Compass Community?

We exist to create a future of strength and opportunity for every child. Our innovative, therapeutic approach puts children at the centre of everything we do. We’re bold in our ambition: to be the UK’s leading children’s services provider reaching more children, transforming services, and being the best place to work in the sector.

If you’re motivated by supporting others and improving systems, we’d love to hear from you.