PA - Principal (Bilingual, Immediate Start) Al Shohub British School

Role Overview

PA to Principal (Bilingual, Immediate Start) at Al Shohub British School, operated by Aldar Education, located in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Company Overview

Al Shohub Private School is a British curriculum primary school, part of Aldar Schools, offering mixed gender education in a purpose-built facility. Founded in 1999 by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha Bint Saif Al Nahyan, the school serves primarily Emirati students and is rooted in the values of the Emirati community. The school operates under the regulatory oversight of ADEK and is part of Aldar Education's growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE.

Role Purpose

Support the Principal and school operations by managing administrative functions, stakeholder relations, staff coordination, and compliance with school policies and Aldar Academies Standard Operating Processes.

Key Responsibilities

Visitor & Stakeholder Management

• Welcome visitors to the school and address queries from families, visitors, staff and children.
• Deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.

Administrative Operations

• Maintain staff files and records, including payroll.
• Maintain with accuracy the school database including parent portal, Engage and MIS.
• Support the administration and organisation of trips and visits.
• Support the receptionist at busy times.

Document & Information Management

• Facilitate the transfer of documents to and from Aldar HQ.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Support the recruitment process including taking up references for new staff.
• Line manage the work of other admin staff.

Compliance & Governance

• Follow the school EHS guidelines and all school policies and procedures as detailed by the school.
• Take responsibility for the following SOPs (Standard Operating Processes) as part of the Aldar Academies Admissions and Registration processes in line with RACI: A00003, A00008, A00019, A00034, A00035, A00041, A00043, A00044, R00014, R00018.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum diploma or degree of higher education, or related industry qualification of graduate level for the assigned functional area.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.

Skills & Competencies

• Approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable demeanor.
• IT literate.
• Excellent and efficient administrator.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to think ahead and use initiative.
• Bilingual capability.

Additional Information

• Immediate start required.
• 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.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.