We are seeking  two Admin Assistants to join the founding team of a new international school in Amaala. These roles sit at the heart of the school’s daytoday operations, supporting school leadership and contributing to a welcoming, wellrun environment for students, families, and staff. 

This is a  joint application process for two roles. While we have identified some broad areas of focus, responsibilities will be shared and adjusted based on the strengths of the candidates and the evolving needs of the school.  Flexibility and teamwork are essential.

Please note: Native Arabic is highly will be required for the two positions.

The role

Admin Assistants support the effective running of the school by assisting leadership and administrative colleagues with a range of  daily operational, organisational, and communication tasks . You will often be the  first point of contact for the school and play an important role in ensuring systems, records, and information are handled professionally and calmly. 

The role requires an ability to: 

Respond to priorities as they arise and adapt to changing needs

Work closely with school leadership and other administrative staff

Communicate clearly with families, staff, and external contacts

Follow agreed protocols and escalate matters appropriately

Admin Assistants support (but do not replace) the work of dedicated  Admissions, Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT staff. 

Indicative areas of focus

While both Admin Assistants will support the school together, here is an indication of the slightly different profiles are responsibilities:  

Operational and logistical support.

Communication and community support.

Both Admin Assistants will also provide shared reception support , including managing enquiries and welcoming visitors.

If required, they may be asked to remain stationed at the reception desk of one of the school buildings to ensure continuous coverage.

Both Admin Assistants will be responsible for maintaining and updating digital platforms (e.g. MySEK ). They will receive the necessary training and ongoing support to upload documentation to Ac onex and to update other internal platforms as required.

These are  not fixed roles , and duties may shift as the school develops. 

What we’re looking for

Strong  English communication skills (school working language)

Native arabic speaker

Calm, professional, and serviceoriented approach

Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities

Confidence in a  multicultural, international environment

Willingness to adapt and contribute beyond a narrowly defined role

Experience in a school or educational setting is highly valued. Knowledge of the  NOOR system is an advantage. 

This role will suit you if you are:

Comfortable working in a  new, evolving school

Motivated by supporting others and helping systems run well

Flexible, resilient, and solutionfocused

Interested in contributing to a growing school community

Why join us?

A  unique opportunity to help establish a new international school

Stateoftheart facilities in a premium, sustainability focused destination

Support from the  SEK Education Group and a strong professional network

An ambitious, collaborative culture where your contribution makes a real difference

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