Personal Assistant to the Headmistress

Foremarke School is a British Prep School in Dubai. In partnership with Foremarke Hall School UK and Evolvence Knowledge Investments, Foremarke has quickly become established as a Prep school of exceptional quality on a par with the highest standards offered in UK independent education. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working PA to the Headmistress. This position acts as the Headmistress’s first point of contact with staff and parents and sets the tone for relations between the school and these parties. The successful candidate will deliver one-to-one PA assistance to the Headmistress. This is a key role within the school and the successful applicant will have extensive administrative and secretarial experience at the most senior management level.


The ideal candidates will have the following qualifications, skills, experience:


The ideal candidate should be a graduate with prior experience of around 3-5 years of managing a front office, preferably in a school.


Pleasant personality, service orientation and the ability to plan and organise work and records is important.


Ability to build and form good relationships with pupils, colleagues and other professionals.
Able to lead, develop and motivate a team of staff, delegating duties as required.


Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school’s roles and responsibilities.


Excellent organisational and time management skills and an ability to work to deadlines and timeframes.


Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong attention to detail.


Excellent computing skills using a variety of software programmes and applications
Commitment to excellence and to the ethos and standards of a British preparatory school.


To apply, please reply to this advert with a concise letter of application and updated CV addressed to The Headmistress.


Foremarke School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


Interviews will be held in Dubai week beginning Sunday, 19th November 2017.


Job Type: Full-time


Salary: AED8,000.00 to AED9,000.00 /month


To download the employment application form, please click here.


To apply, please send a concise letter of application and updated CV to The Headmistress at careers@foremarkedubai.org


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Mrs. Wareham – PA to the Headmistress ( headmistressspa@foremarkedubai.org )