School Operations Officer

Location: Colchester

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: £24,579.32 per annum

Department: Education Services

Function: School Administration & Business Support

Are you an organizational champion ready to empower an educational team?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we excel at matching stellar administrative professionals with roles that form the backbone of extraordinary organizations. We are currently recruiting a permanent School Operations Officer on behalf of Compass Community for their specialized school in Colchester.

Sitting strategically between office staff and senior leadership, this is a pivotal, highly valued role. If you are deeply organized, tech-savvy, and motivated by a desire to optimize systems that directly improve the environment for staff, pupils, and families, this is your chance to build a meaningful career.

## About Compass Community Education

Compass Community exists to create a future of strength and opportunity for every child. Their innovative, therapeutic educational settings put children at the centre of everything they do. Guided by the core REACH values (Resilient, Educators, Accepting, Child-Centred, Holistic), Compass is boldly ambitious about transforming children's services and being the absolute best place to work in the sector.

## Your Role & Core Responsibilities

As the School Operations Officer, you will ensure the flawless execution of the school’s non-teaching day-to-day operations.

Front-of-House & Office Leadership: Oversee the school office, ensuring a welcoming, efficient environment while acting as the professional first point of contact for parents and carers.
Data & Compliance Management: Manage specialized school systems and databases—including pupil records, attendance tracking, and safeguarding logs. Support statutory data submissions and compliance audits.
Leadership Support: Provide comprehensive administrative backing to the Headteacher, managing diaries, organizing school events, preparing agendas, and taking accurate minutes.
Facilities & Logistics: Coordinate essential building maintenance, health and safety checks, resource ordering, and school supplies management.
HR & Finance Admin: Assist with localized HR administration, pupil admissions documentation, and basic financial compliance processes.

## Who We Are Looking For (Candidate Profile)

We are seeking a resilient, system-oriented individual who can remain calm under pressure in a vibrant school environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

Strong administrative experience, ideally gained within an education, social care, or regulatory setting.
High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
Familiarity with compliance processes, audits, or complex data reporting is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes:

Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to confidently juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
A discreet approach with an absolute commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
A collaborative, child-centred outlook that naturally aligns with the REACH ethos.

## What Success Looks Like

In this role, your impact will be visible every day:

The Headteacher will feel fully equipped and supported to focus entirely on educational leadership.
Administrative systems and trackers will be flawless, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
Compliance data will be proactively managed, keeping the school constantly inspection-ready.
Teachers, staff, and pupils will benefit from smooth, quiet operational coordination, enabling exceptional teaching and learning to take place.

## Why Join Compass via Supportive Bridge?

Financial Stability: A competitive, guaranteed annual salary of £24,579.32.
Work with Purpose: Be a key player in an organization that actively transforms children’s services for good.
A Vibrant Culture: Join a supportive, diverse team that celebrates individual strengths and champions work-life wellbeing.
Professional Growth: Access to continuous professional development and training within a rapidly expanding network.