Personal Assistant to The Head of Junior School

4 days ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Repton School - Dubai Full time

We are recruiting an experienced **Personal Assistant to the Head of Junior School** of an outstanding British Curriculum School for an immediate start.

This will be a challenging and dynamic position, working in a fast-paced environment, requiring a proactive approach to operations and diary management as well as an intelligent appreciation of processes and how they fit together.

The post holder will require excellent spoken English as well as writing skills and be highly IT literate.

You will be responsible for overseeing administrative procedures for the Head of School’s office and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team support, coordinate and administer operational duties at the School level.

**Main Accountabilities**:

- Project a professional image of the school to all internal and external stakeholders
- Support SLT members with administration as required
- Organise the day to day schedule of the Head of Junior School
- Maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Cover routine events or emergencies with equilibrium, confidence and style
- Assist the Head of Junior School in maintaining a smooth running and efficient office by dealing with all administrative functions, and anticipating and scheduling regular events and meetings
- Comply with all policies and procedures in relation to Child Safety

**Person specification**:

- Excellent written English
- Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
- Discretion, tact and confidentiality
- Have a positive approach and demonstrate flexibility in the workplace
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- At least 2 years experience in a similar role
- Have the ability to use initiative and be proactive
- Patience, understanding and empathy with pupils and parents
- Previous experience in a school setting and English as a first language would be an advantage

This is a full time position

Salary is 10,800aed

Hours are 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am - 12.30pm Friday

Welcoming families from all nationalities and children of all ages, the school offers the very best in British education, epitomised by the school’s philosophy of ‘the best for every child’. Repton has state-of-the-art facilities and amenities and is situated on a spectacular campus of 1.3million sq. ft, making it the largest school in the region. There are currently around 1700 pupils attending the school.

Our pupils benefit from an international education based on the British independent and national curricula. Our clear aim and purpose is to provide the best teaching and learning environment in which all pupils will achieve their very best academically, physically and socially. By working closely with all its parents, the school aims to develop young people who will have all the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing, highly competitive, global society.

As part of the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE, and working within the Evolvence Group, we share expertise across our group of schools and nurseries in UAE and offer significant opportunities for career progression for those who seek advancement, along with opportunities for professional development through our partnerships with Apple and through our Middle Leaders and Senior Leaders Programs.

**About Repton School Dubai**

Repton Dubai is a prominent international school in the heart of Dubai and one of the few schools in Dubai to boast an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Board since 2014.

One of the few genuinely international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton Dubai combines the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum, from infants and junior school through to IGCSE level in Year 11, and then embraces the challenges and opportunities of the International Diploma or IB in the Sixth Form.

Set in the largest, most spectacular school campus in the Middle-East, and almost uniquely in Dubai offering a dynamic boarding experience in addition to day school, Repton pupils from ages 3-18 benefit from facilities, resources and a classroom and sporting experience that is the envy of their peers.

Our mission is to promote excellence in every area of a child's and student's life at school, within and outside the classroom.

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