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Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

Dubai Heights Academy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive tax-free salary. Visa & Medical Insurance if required. End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law. Discounted tuition fees for up to two children
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
June 2022
Apply by:
27 June 2022

Job overview

Dubai Heights Academy is a warm and welcoming place to work. Located in the Al Barsha South area of Dubai, this is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and dynamic senior administrator to join our team.

Dubai Heights Academy requires a full time administrator to manage the schools HR needs and support school operations with designated daily administrative tasks.  The position represents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and well-qualified professional, who has excellent communication and administrative skills. 

Dubai Heights Academy opened in 2017 and offers an inclusive, exciting and outstanding education to an international community of students from FS1 to Year 8 and will continue to grow organically to Year 13. 

The campus is state-of-the-art with separate buildings for each phase as well as a 380 seat auditorium. There are three temperature controlled swimming pools, fully equipped science and computer labs, specialist rooms for art, DT, music, and drama, a library, two multipurpose sports halls, a full size football pitch, a variety of outdoor play areas and a spacious canteen.

Dubai Heights Academy provides a curriculum that meets the needs of all of our students and follows the National Curriculum for England as the basis of its curriculum. This has been tailored to comply with local requirements and supplemented with Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and Social Studies. In addition, Dubai Heights Academy has partnered with MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to develop and deliver a bespoke AI (artificial intelligence) project-based programme for Key Stage 3 students, to further enrich our broad and balanced curriculum.

We are driven by an underlying philosophy captured by our school ethos of ‘Every Child, Every Mind and Everybody matters’ and believe that every student deserves the best possible education, regardless of background and ability.

The ideal candidate will be characterised by a willingness to go the extra mile in order to ensure the schools administration runs efficiently and will have a natural capacity for creating a dynamic and innovative administration team. You will be energetic, adaptable and self motivated, possessing sound organisational and administrative skills. With a keen eye for detail, the skills to create and use effective systems and procedures, as well as a calm and empathetic nature, you will be a key member in a team of administrators whose aim is to transform the academic expectations and achievements of students who join Dubai Heights Academy. 

You will work under the direction of the Principal and Vice Principal.

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:  

  • Proven experience in an administrative position       
  • Experience in a school setting or similar environment        
  • Excellent IT skills (management of information, running bespoke reports, spreadsheets, databases, Google suite of applications and/or Microsoft Office)        
  • Excellent written, verbal and numerical skills        
  • Highest standards of customer relations        
  • Exceptional organisational skills        
  • Resilience and ability to stay calm when under pressure        
  • Flexibility to offer some evening and weekend work as linked to the demands of the role         
  • Willingness to cover tasks of other members of the administration team

In return we can offer you:  

  • A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors        
  • A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity        
  • A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students

Our Compensation and Benefits package includes:  

  • Competitive tax-free salary        
  • Visa & Medical Insurance if required        
  • End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law        
  • Discounted tuition fees for up to two children

Interviews may take place ahead of the closing date so an early application is advantageous.

Whilst we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be required to take up their position in June 2022, or as soon as possible, and will be required to participate in a short programme of induction.

Safeguarding Statement:

Dubai Heights Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all its staff to share this commitment. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country/country of residence along with attestation of your qualifications’ and any applicable personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. A full checklist will be provided to successful candidates.

About Dubai Heights Academy

+971 35 63333

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Dubai Heights Academy is a progressive and forward-thinking British International School located in the prime location of Al Barsha South, Dubai. With close proximity to multiple residential areas and a range of amenities, we are sought-out by families in search for a school offering educational excellence alongside a quality inclusive education system for students from FS1 up to Year 11 (August 2024), and we will continue to grow organically to Year 13. Since opening in 2017, we have been committed to enhancing not just our students' experiences and academic achievements, but also fostering growth and development among our staff members and wider community. Our sprawling 292,000 sqft campus boasts 3 buildings dedicated for each phase, and we are thrilled to announce the opening of our new secondary building in the summer of 2024, marking our most ambitious project yet.

We follow the National Curriculum of England but also provide much more than standard education. Through our exclusive partnerships with world-class organisations, we offer unparalleled opportunities that set us apart from other schools in the region. Whether it's our AI curriculum developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston or our unique golfing partnership with renowned golfer Tommy Fleewood, we pride ourselves on being different. We are driven by an underlying philosophy captured by our school ethos of ‘Every Child, Every Mind and Everybody matters’ and believe that every student deserves the best possible education, regardless of background and ability. Described as a ‘one staff school’, reflecting the importance of inclusivity and diversity, we are genuinely a school rooted in family and community values, where the emphasis on wellbeing stands out as one of our most remarkable features.

We are looking for outstanding individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional education and ready to be part of our innovative team to help us fulfil our promise to our families. We offer competitive and attractive packages and as our school and team continue to grow, we are in an excellent position to provide opportunities for career progression and advancement.

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