School Operations Officer

Are you a highly organised with a passion for supporting education? Compass Community is seeking a dedicated School Operations Officer to ensure the smooth running of our School's non-teaching operations. This is a pivotal role, sitting between office staff and senior leadership, where you'll make a real difference to our staff, pupils, and families.,

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiarity with compliance processes, audits or data reporting (desirable).

• 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.

• 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