Pa Principal Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School Ay22 23

UAE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide the Principal with confidential one to one administrative support.
  • Manage the Principals\xe2\x80\x99 diary, ensuring excellent time management. Ability to manage the day-to-day work flow in an intelligent and flexible way, allowing for the many unscheduled interruptions that occur
  • To be responsible for any correspondence, reports, and other information, as requested by the Principal.
  • Flexibility regarding hours when important deadlines need to be met
  • An understanding of working within a multi-cultural environment
  • To attend meetings and document actions arising from meetings attended by Principal.
  • Act as a confidential channel of communication with staff/parents and outside agencies and maintain good relationships with all students, parents/carers, colleagues, and external agencies.
  • Experience in working in an environment that involves dealing with a wide variety of people in a personable involved manner; listening skills and the ability to direct people to their specific needs area is essential
  • The ability to make decisions and handle unexpected situations in a mature and professional manner
  • Prepare correspondence and prepare briefing packs, reports and papers as and when requested. A high level of attention to detail
  • Follow up with concerned parties on relevant resolutions/issues to ensure completion
  • Provide administrative support to the Board of Governors, preparing the agendas and briefing papers for the termly meetings, attendance and minute taking.
  • Arrange Parent Meetings with the Principal, often under difficult circumstances
  • Monitor the ADEK Mailbox \xe2\x80\x93 to advise Principal of any urgent correspondence
  • To follow the policies and procedures as detailed by the school.
  • Be self-directed, yet able to work as a member of a team. Work collaboratively with Administration team, HR Team, Admissions and PREs
  • An ability to forward plan and keep to timelines and deadlines
  • Have a thorough knowledge of the school\xe2\x80\x99s policies and procedures
  • Carry out any other duties, commensurate with the post, which, from time to time, may be necessary for the good order of the Academy, as directed by the Principal.
  • Assist in any arrangements for visitors.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum diploma/degree of higher education; or Related industry qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).
Minimum Experience:
  • 5+ Years\xe2\x80\x99 Experience in similar role.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
  • Bi-lingual English/Arabic preferable, but not essential. A strong working understanding of English is important.
  • To be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
  • A proactive approach to Principals workload, anticipating requirements ahead
  • An excellent communicator, both verbal and written who can build strong relationships with colleagues
  • To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders, parents and Government representatives.
  • The ability to negotiate and influence to improve the workflow of the Executive Leadership Team
  • Innovative problem solver, who can offer solutions to complex challenges
  • To be able to prioritize an often-changing workload.
  • To be IT literate.
  • Understands the confidential aspect of the role
  • To be able to think ahead and use initiative.
Closing date for applications: 12pm, Monday, 27th February 2023 but we reserve the right to make an early appointment for experienced and suitably qualified applicants.
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1502986
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    UAE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned