General Secretary- August 24th 2026 Start date
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About the Role
Doha English Speaking School is seeking a General Secretary to join their admin team. The role involves being the first point of contact for families and staff, providing administrative support.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for families, visitors, and staff
- Ensure smooth day to day operation of the School office
Requirements
- Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong IT skills including Google Workspace proficiency
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Arabic is desirable but not essential
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Job Overview
- General Secretary required for Doha English Speaking School
- Start date: August 24th 2026
- Full time position
About DESS
- Doha English Speaking School is Doha's leading not for profit school
- Rated Outstanding by PENTA International in March 2023
- Member of IAPS and BSME
- Students represent 45 nationalities (62% British)
Role Overview
- First point of contact for families, visitors, and staff
- Ensure smooth day to day operation of the School office
Requirements
- Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role, ideally in education
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Friendly, approachable and professional manner
- Strong IT skills including Google Workspace proficiency
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Arabic desirable but not essential
Application Notes
- Interviews will be held in June 2026
- Closing date for applications: 29th June 2026
- Candidates must have educational certificates attested
- Safeguarding checks required including ICPC
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