School Operations Officer
Compass Community · Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire
School Operations Officer at Compass Community, based in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire, paying £26,167 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £26,167 per annum
- Location
- Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Education & Teaching
30% below the typical rate for education & teaching
Reference https://careers.compasscommunity.co.uk/vacancies/4926/school-operations-officer.
About the role
- Function: - Education
- Region: - Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire
- Salary Details: - up to £26167 D.O.E
- About The Role: - 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.
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.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re motivated by supporting others and improving systems, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us transform children’s services for good.
Reference: https://careers.compasscommunity.co.uk/vacancies/4926/school-operations-officer. · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Compass Community
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