PA to Head of Secondary

Job Overview

The Arbor School seeks a motivated, proactive and supportive individual for an exciting opportunity of Personal Assistant to the Head of Secondary. The successful candidate will play a key role in fulfilling the school’s ecological and sustainability vision, through their actions whilst supporting the Head of Secondary in all administrative, clerical and secretarial tasks. This is a multi-faceted role requiring a person who is capable, diligent and enthusiastic.

Company Overview

The Arbor School opened in 2018 with a very different vision of what education could and should be – experiential, authentic and inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity, and profound ecological and social challenges of the Arabian Peninsula. The cultivation of a learning community uniquely committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole requires equal parts optimism, ambition, and humility.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma
• Experience: Entry Level

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level PA support, including managing confidential matters.
• Handling correspondence and scheduling.
• Coordinating administrative processes.
• Liaising with staff and stakeholders.
• Supporting communication and organization across the department.
• Ensuring systems and procedures are implemented efficiently.

Requirements

• Fluent or native-level English language skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in school administration or a similar setting.
• Strong office and administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced MS Office skills and Proficiency in Canva.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free compensation package in accordance with School’s policy and UAE labour law regulations.
• Opportunity to work within a unique school environment.
• Engage in a community that is inclusive, fun-loving, and active.
• Positive, trusting relationships with school leaders who genuinely care about wellbeing.
• Collaborate within a resilient, calm, and creative team.