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Job Title PA to the Principal

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PA to the Principal

About us

We're , the world's largest premium international schools organisation. Every day, our teachers help 74,000 students at 81 schools across Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe achieve more than they ever imagined possible. Our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial fields and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide. When you join Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, you'll become part of a global family of talented and creative experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

About the School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi will be a UK curriculum day school enrolling students from Early Years to Year 13 in the city's prestigious residential district Al Reem Island, opposite the new Sorbonne University campus. Our new school will have capacity for 2,600 students upon completion. Its first phase of development, opening in September 2023, will include the Early Years building and sports facilities, while the second phase opening in Summer 2024 will include the main Primary and Secondary classrooms.

About the Role

The PA to the Principal will provide full administrative support to the School Principal. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations using your skill to build strong relationships with parents and other senior members of the school.

The PA to the Principal will have the following key attributes and skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational expertise
• A resilient character; someone who is able to work under pressure and manage their own work schedule
• Previous secretarial experience - preferably at a high level with experience in supporting senior members of staff within an organisation
• Previous experience in supporting with recruitment activities, professional development coordination and leadership of others
• Being kind, supportive, collaborative and trustworthy

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience;

• Extensive experience of working with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Outstanding level of English - spoken and written
• Demonstrable project management skills and experience
• Excellent understanding of developing customer relationships
• Leadership experience
• Experience within an educational context is desirable

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

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