Personal Assistant to Principal – School Administration

About the role

The Personal Assistant will support the Principal of Al Salam School by managing daily administrative tasks, coordinating communications, and ensuring smooth operation of school events. This role requires a proactive, detail‑oriented professional who can handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced educational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a primary liaison between ADEK, government agencies and the Principal.
• Brief the Principal regularly on important events and information.
• Manage the Principal’s diary, schedule appointments and arrange meetings.
• Maintain the school events calendar and assist in planning and setting up events.
• Prepare meeting documents, take minutes and produce reports as needed.
• Draft communications, newsletters and translations for parents and the school community.
• Produce various documents and translations on demand.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or recognized administrative qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar administrative or personal assistant role.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint