Administrative Assistant

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

  • “O” Levels/NVQ/High School Diploma or equivalent (certificate will need to be attested)

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum of 1-2 year experience

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

  • The successful candidate will require use of Microsoft Office, enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, good interpersonal skills, motivation, resilience, patience, ability to work flexibly as a member of a team and ability to hit the ground running!

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.

Main Duties

  • Attend all administration team meetings
  • Typing and branding of official documents and letters to Secondary parents
  • Receiving, directing and responding to emails of behalf of the Secondary Leadership Team as appropriate
  • Liaise with teaching and non-teaching staff and respond to enquiries on matters within the postholder’s responsibility
  • Link to Aldar HQ for all Secondary related issues/tasks
  • Design new documents, where necessary, to improve Secondary Academy’s effectiveness
  • Attend any training deemed necessary in relation to the role of Admin Support – Secondary
  • Support new staff – arrival, induction, accommodation and any other requirements
  • Maintaining up to date records for all Secondary pupils on engage
  • Assist with the preparation of Secondary PTCs
  • Mail merge letters to provide a more personalised service for parents and attached to DMS system
  • Responsible for all communications to Secondary parents including Homework, Educational visits and invitations to events
  • Ensure all fire registers are up to date and accurate for the Secondary School
  • Process any student leavers forms for whole school, update Engage and forward to Admissions
  • Responsible for arranging the cover of secondary teachers in times of absence

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