Overview

GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL – SHARJAH
Job Description
· Models and supports the schools vision, “Excellence Through Teamwork; Success for all” and GEMS/WSS core values.
· Maintain high quality communication from and within the school office. Liaise with tact and diplomacy with school staff, parents and representative of the GEMS Corporate Office.
· Perform a wide variety of general secretarial duties including the maintenance of accurate and detailed records, databases, and filing systems.
· Compile information from various sources to generate reports as required.
· Assist in training and monitoring the work of temporary staff, and other assistants.
· Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
· Invest time and energy beyond the typical work day at times where tasks require additional commitment (such as during Inspection time).
· Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
· Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers.
Skills
· Good verbal and written communication skills, especially in English.
· Effective interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with a diverse, multi-cultural population.
· Ability to multi-task in a flexible, busy environment.
· Demonstrate excellent competence in computer technical skills using Google, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and other related programs/software for educational and business office use;
· Maintain confidentiality and exemplify personal and professional integrity;
· Two (2) years’ experience as Secretary in an office or school environment.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Preferred Candidate
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Bachelors
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
