PA to the Headmaster

PA TO THE HEADMASTER

(TERM TIME PLUS 4 WEEKS)

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School requires a full-time Personal Assistant to provide professional support to the Headmaster. The position represents an outstanding opportunity for a suitably dynamic, experienced and well-qualified professional, who has excellent administrative and PA skills and is fully committed to the Jeddah Prep and Grammar School ethos.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar role and will possess excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and IT skills. Previous experience of working in a school or other regulated environment would be advantageous but not necessary.

A suitably attractive salary and benefits package will be offered, including a salary commensurate with the appointed candidate’s skills and experience.

The School reserves the right to commence or complete the recruitment process at any time prior to the closing date. Further details and an application form can be obtained from the Jeddah Prep and Grammar School website:

Completed application forms should be emailed FAO, Mr Mark S. Bedford, Headmaster, to: hr@jpgs.org 

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and a police check. Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer. 

About Jeddah Prep and Grammar School

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is an ambitious and aspirational school, with a shared vision of academic excellence and personal development and challenge for all our pupils, from the ages of three to eighteen.  We are a proud member of COBIS, CAIE, BSME, SAIKAC, and ISBA.  

The School was established in 1967 to serve the needs of the British and Dutch expatriate communities in Jeddah. Today, JPGS welcomes expatriate and Saudi Arabian families alike, with students from a wide range of nationalities whilst retaining a family and community atmosphere. The School is heavily oversubscribed with waiting lists in almost all year groups. Children in the Prep School follow the Cambridge Primary Programme; whilst the Grammar School prepares pupils for Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) IGCSEs and International A Levels.

How to apply

To apply for this position, the following documents are required.

• A full CV containing a recent photograph and details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.

• A Letter of Application of no more than two pages of A4, detailing your interest in the position and all relevant skills and attributes you wish to bring to our attention. 

Both documents should be sent as attachments via email to the Headmaster, Mr Mark S. Bedford, via his PA, Miss Ruqaya Ahmed, hmsec@jpgs.org. Initial interviews via Skype or telephone be offered to successful shortlisted candidates.

Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an ACRO police check, written and verbal references and other background checks as required for entrance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.