School Operations Officer: Streamline Admin & Compliance

Compass Community Limited.; Westbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations within a school setting. You will sit between office staff and senior leadership and support staff, pupils and families.

Responsibilities include managing front-of-house operations, pupil records, safeguarding, and coordinating HR, admissions and financial compliance. A child-centred, confidential, and highly organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 Headteacher and school team.
• Coordinate maintenance, health and safety checks, and resource orders.
• Support statutory data submissions and compliance processes.
• Act as first point of contact for parents and carers with timely communication.
• Organise meetings and events, including agendas and minute-taking.
• Support HR administration, admissions and financial compliance.

Skills

Admin experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Community is seeking an Education Business Support Officer to ensure smooth non-teaching operations within a school setting. You will sit between office staff and senior leadership and support staff, pupils and families.

Responsibilities include managing front-of-house operations, pupil records, safeguarding, and coordinating HR, admissions and financial compliance. A child-centred, confidential, and highly organised approach is essential.