At Compass, our central trust team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and successful operation of all schools within the federation. Led by the Executive Headteacher, this highly skilled and experienced team provides strategic guidance and expert support across critical operational areas, allowing school leaders and educators to focus on their core mission: delivering outstanding education to our pupils.

By offering expert guidance and managing the majority of operational aspects of finance, HR, IT, and estates, this team helps schools run efficiently, leaving school leadership to focus on educational improvement, staff development, and pupil achievement; although there is Teaching and Learning support available too.

Key benefits of this support include:

• Efficiency and Expertise: Each function is led by a specialist who ensures compliance, best practices, and innovative solutions, enabling school leaders to leverage expert knowledge in their daily operations.
• Cost Savings: Through economies of scale, securing better deals on procurement and delivering financial savings across the federation.
• Tailored Support: The team understands the unique challenges that schools face and provides bespoke support to address specific needs.
• Sustainable Growth: With the central team managing complex areas like estates and IT, schools can focus on their long-term development and strategic goals.

The Compass Federation central trust team empowers our schools to flourish by managing operational burdens and offering expert support, enabling headteachers and school staff to prioritise what matters most—improving the lives and outcomes of our pupils.