Secretary

Job description / Role

We are delighted to announce a new opening of the highly successful GEMS Founders brand in Dubai for the academic year beginning September 2024. The school will be located in a new residential development in Dubai and will offer a high-quality British curriculum school at an affordable price point.

From April 2024 we are seeking to appoint an experienced Secretary to Principal. You will be responsible for coordinating all secretarial and administrative functions to ensure the smooth running of the office of the Principal/Head of School. Act as an ambassador to the school and perform in an efficient, professional, and confidential manner all job duties.

Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain high quality communication from and within the Principal's office. Liaise with tact and diplomacy with school staff, parents and representative of the GEMS Corporate Office.
- Liaise with all school secretaries regarding students, parents, faculty and staff.
- Manage Principal's appointment calendar as well as all his/her professional communication and public relations needs.
- Assist in the organizing of school events and facilitates the use of effective strategies for ascertaining and gaining publicity for all noteworthy events in order to promote the school positively.

Requirements

- Coordinate personnel needs regarding contract writing, attendance and reporting, employee files, annual reports, annual budgets preparation reports and other school reports as needed.
- Provide high quality reception and hospitality for the Principal's visitors and those seeking to communicate with Principal.
- Maintain confidentiality and exemplify personal and professional integrity.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.