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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized School Executive Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and assist in the coordination of key school operations and events. The successful candidate will act as a professional representative of the school, ensuring the smooth running of leadership offices and contributing to the efficient functioning of the wider school community.
Key Accountabilities:
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Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to all members of the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring effective coordination and communication across the school.
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Maintain efficient communication channels on behalf of the SLT, liaising tactfully and diplomatically with staff, parents, students, and representatives from the GEMS Corporate Office.
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Manage calendars, appointments, correspondence, and documentation for SLT members, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely follow-up.
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Support the organization and coordination of school events, meetings, and community engagements, ECAs ensuring these are conducted professionally and reflect the school’s ethos and values.
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Liaise with various department and key staff to ensure consistency in administrative practices and alignment with school policies and procedures.
Skills
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Exhibit exemplary written and spoken English language skills, including exceptional telephone etiquette.
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Demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant administrative tools.
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Possess strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and managing time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
Bachelor in any field
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
About This Company
GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.