Principal PA

About the role

Ranches Primary School, a British-curriculum primary school in Arabian Ranches 2 serving children aged 3 to 11, is recruiting a Principal PA. The role supports the Principal personally and contributes to the smooth running of the Principal's office and the wider Administration team. It is a busy, multi-tasking position focused on forward planning and communication with staff, parents and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Principal's internal and external communication, including email inbox, meetings and diary appointments
• Prepare papers for meetings, including agendas, and take minutes at SLT and Board of Governors meetings, following up action points
• Write internal and external communications such as the Week Ahead and daily news bulletin
• Help improve parental involvement and engagement
• Represent the school's image and reputation
• Assist the Principal with compliance with government bodies such as KHDA, DHA and MOHRE
• Support the Senior Leadership Team, school tours for VIPs and prospective parents, and cover the PA to SLT when needed
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality, and take on other duties as requested

Required profile

• A Levels or equivalent; BA in Business Administration desirable
• English speaker
• Prior experience as a PA or in administration; prior education experience desirable
• Excellent presentation, communication and customer-facing skills
• Discretion, integrity and confidentiality

Required skills

• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Computer skills, ideally with working knowledge of school management information systems (iSAMS)

Working hours are 7:15am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, or as required, with meetings as required. A police check is a prerequisite for appointment, and the role is subject to vetting and enhanced pre-employment clearance.