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Executive Assistant to the Principal at Safa Community School

Safa Community School
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
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Job Overview

  • POST: Executive Assistant to the Principal at Safa Community School, Dubai.
  • Safa Community School a beacon of excellence. In 2024, we were honoured with the ‘Happiest School in the UAE’ title.
  • We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Principal to provide comprehensive executive support to our Principal and Senior Leadership Team.
  • This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working at the centre of a busy and dynamic school.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Principal's complex diary and schedule.
  • Coordinate meetings, events and appointments.
  • Prepare agendas, reports, presentations and correspondence.
  • Minute Senior Leadership, Executive Leadership and Board meetings.
  • Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate confidential communications on behalf of the Principal.
  • Manage governance documentation and Board administration.
  • Support school improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
  • Liaise with parents, governors, staff and external organisations.
  • Ensure effective document management and record keeping.
  • Support whole school events and leadership administration.
  • Anticipate the Principal's needs and proactively resolve issues.

Person Specification Essential

  • Significant experience supporting a senior executive.
  • Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills.
  • Experience preparing professional reports, presentations, posters using Canva.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a school environment.
  • Experience supporting a Principal, CEO or Executive Director.
  • Governance or Board administration experience.
  • Knowledge of school management systems.

What SCS Offers

  • The opportunity to work directly alongside an ambitious and visionary Principal.
  • A supportive, collaborative and welcoming community.
  • Extensive opportunities for professional development.
  • A varied and rewarding role with significant responsibility.
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.

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