A variety of administrative and secretarial duties to assist academic staff. Plans, coordinates and organizes office activities and coordinates flow of communication, correspondence and information in support of school operations. Promotes and encourages further growth and development by advocating and nurturing the school culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as the administration point of contact for the school, greets visitors, ensures security processes are in place and followed and provides hospitality as appropriate;

• Administers and coordinates student recruitment and assessment activities

• Acts as personal assistant to the Headteacher including dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues;

• Handles school correspondence;

• Meets schedules and time lines;

• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing;

• Models appropriate behavior around children

• Responsible for the upkeep of the school diary

• Provides the administrative support for the organisation of school trips and events

• Co-coordinates content for school publications including newsletters, reports, questionnaires and liaises with external parties as necessary

• All other administrative duties assigned by the line manager

Required Skills

• Higher National Diploma/University Degree

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in educational/office/commercial environment

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, the community and other administrative staff

• IT literate

• Polite telephone manner and discretion