Admin Assistant

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 Aconex 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