GEMS Education Hiring for School Secretary – new GEMS School, Al Waha, Sustainable City, Dubai Job at Dubai Full Time

We are delighted to announce the opening of a brand-new UK curriculum school in Dubai for September 2023. The School will be located in Al Waha, Dubai, very close to Sustainable City as well as many other attractive, expat Communities along the Al Qudra Road area. It will follow an established GEMS brand, with unique features at a great fee point.

All teaching and leadership staff will be UK-qualified and experienced international school teachers and leaders. The school will open for learners from FS1 to Year 8 in the founding year, growing subsequently each year to offer a through school curriculum within six years from its opening.

The Role

Facilitates and coordinates all external communication functions to ensure the smooth running of social media, parent communication, marketing and advertising alongside the GEMS School Support Centre on behalf of the Principal and CEO. Acts as an ambassador to the School and performs in an efficient, professional, and confidential manner in all jobs and duties. Responsible for supporting all secretarial and front of house functions of the office of Principal and CEO. Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values. Maintain high quality communication from and within the School office. Liaise with tact and diplomacy with students, staff, parents and representative of the GEMS School Support Center.

Qualifications / knowledge:

You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree, in a subject related to the role, from a reputable university and with solid knowledge of Dubai and its characteristics.
Demonstrate competence in computer technical skills using web site software, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and other related programs/software for educational and business office use. Maintain confidentiality and exemplifies personal and professional integrity.

Skills:

Excellent written/spoken English language skills.

Effective interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with a diverse multi-cultural population.

You will handle multiple tasks simultaneously, managing your time in an efficient manner.

Experience:

Two (2) years’ experience as Secretary in an office or school environment.

Person

A very attractive remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax-free salary, medical cover, tuition fee concessions, annual leave and end of service benefits.