Secretary / Assistant Nursery Manager

About Stanford Nursery

Stanford Nursery is a leading early childhood education center in Abu Dhabi, UAE committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment based on the British EYFS curriculum. We are looking for a professional and organized Secretary / Assistant Nursery Manager to support the daily administrative and operational activities of the nursery.

Position Summary

The Secretary / Assistant Nursery Manager will provide administrative and operational support to the Nursery Manager while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and experienced in working within nurseries or educational environments in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Nursery Manager.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and daily correspondence professionally.
• Welcome parents and visitors and maintain excellent customer service.
• Manage student records and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate admissions, enrollments, and registration processes.
• Prepare reports, letters, and official documents.
• Schedule meetings and maintain the manager's calendar.
• Coordinate communication between parents, teachers, and management.
• Maintain office filing systems and confidential records.
• Assist with procurement and inventory of office supplies.
• Support daily nursery operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Ensure compliance with nursery policies and administrative procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in a nursery or school within the UAE.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Arabic language is highly preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional appearance and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Candidates currently residing in the UAE are preferred.
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred.

Why Join Stanford Nursery?

• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and friendly team.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-quality early years education environment.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient in English and computer skills?

• Are you willing to start immediately?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nurseries: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Abu Dhabi (Preferred)

Work Location: In person