We support business managers and their teams across the whole sphere of their school operations.
We are experts in a wide range of School operational tasks, from periodic accounting to projects that are complex and sensitive. All of our consultants have school expertise and go to the heart of a school’s ethos in the professional service they provide. Our independence is highly regarded and we are trusted by Boards, Principals and Business Managers who value strategic thinking, flexible & proactive support and operational expertise.
At Cole, we know schools.
We understand that there are many moving parts, roles, and responsibilities to running a successful school operation. If you feel like you’ve gotten off track, why not trust the experts to help you get back on the road to success?
We can provide the school consultancy services you need to streamline and systematize various tasks, from period accounting to complex and sensitive whole-school projects. No matter what service you need help with, we’re confident that we have the best person for the job. Whether you’d like to meet up virtually or need help on-site, we can support you with the right level of assistance for your situation.
The Cole School Experts team has worked with hundreds of schools, and we have a deep respect for how ethos and values impact the day-to-day operations within a school. We’ll take the time to understand the heartbeat of your school so that we can provide a solution that will be well-received by your team and sustainable for the long term.
Whether you’re looking for guidance on the best software solutions for your administration or a project manager to lead your school’s digital transformation, a team to manage your financial processing and reporting or a compassionate third party to take care of your debt management, we have a range of services and solutions to suit your needs.
Our team are working in schools or on schools every working day.
School experts who can help you re-engineer and transform your School.
Our software Strategic Partners collaborate, because of our expertise.
Payroll experts managing your payroll, using your software.
School experts who can help you re-engineer and transform your School.
Keeping your school cash flow positive!
Our team are working in schools or on schools every working day.
School experts who can help you re-engineer and transform your School.
Keeping your school cash flow positive!
Payroll experts managing your payroll, using your software.
Helping you manage staff, compliance, and processes with confidence.
Practical operational support for Early Learning Centres.
Our software Strategic Partners collaborate, because of our expertise.
School technology audits that ensure your systems and processes are in tip-top shape
School experts who can help you re-engineer and transform your School.
If you’d like to learn more about how Cole School Experts can support you, reach out to a friendly member of our team. We’ll chat through your current situation and provide you with options to get you back on the road to success.
We don’t just write reports — we implement solutions!
We have a wide range of scalable solutions, tailored to your school’s needs, challenges and resources.
These include professional accounting, finance, payroll, debtor management, consulting, educational, and software services — all specific to the Independent Education sector in Australia and New Zealand.
Schools generally find us when they have a gap, in times of recruitment, sickness, extended leave, trauma situations, work overload or software consultation. We work virtually, at the transactional level and in your software, running whole of finance or individual tasks.
It’s simple, really. Every journey starts with a chat.
We listen closely, with the goal of understanding your challenges and objectives. From there, we scope our virtual services to meet your team’s needs. Everything is considered and designed for your school.
Data security and confidentiality are paramount. We work with your data in your system in your network. We don’t keep your data.
Absolutely. Our flexible approach means we support schools of any size, from start-up schools, to small regional schools, to large multi-campus colleges.
If you’ve been asked to participate in a school software review, it’s worth remembering that schools aren’t just evaluating your product.
They’re assessing how you communicate, respond to questions, respect the process, and whether you’re the kind of partner they can trust long term.
If you’re a School Business Manager or Finance Leader, budget time probably brings a mix of emotions.
There’s the pressure of balancing the books, the challenge of planning for the unexpected, and the responsibility of ensuring your school can continue delivering the best possible outcomes for students and staff.
It’s a big job
