School Assistant (August 2024)

RAK Academy 

RAK Academy is a family of three highly regarded international schools that provide both British and International Baccalaureate curriculum pathways. Our vision is to develop ‘Learning Excellence with a Community Heart’. 

By ensuring excellent leadership at all levels throughout our schools we aim to provide our students with a world class education, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability. 

 RAK Academy - Al Hamra

Located in southern Ras Al Khaimah city in Al Hamra Village, RAK Academy - Al Hamra is a large primary school delivering an adapted UK National Curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 5 (FS1 to Year 6) and the UAE MOE subjects. RAK Academy - Al Hamra is accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools. 

The Role 

RAK Academy Al Hamra is looking for a positive, driven and inspirational School Assistant to join the team. 

Job Purpose

To actively support all students and support the delivery of the curriculum. To support multiple functions by taking on practical roles of responsibility for administrative activities. To join and work cohesively within a highly motivated and professional group of teachers and Teaching Assistants. Linking and communicating effectively with support staff. Assist store with inventory keeping and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Class Assistant Responsibilities

·       As assigned by class teacher, conduct small-group activities for an assigned group of children, sharing responsibility for large-group activities and using appropriate adult/child interactions strategies with all children

·       Work with teaching team in all activities, including but not limited to: housekeeping, meal service and record keeping

·       Help children eat, dress and use the toilet.

·       Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members

·       Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips and walks

·       Monitor students at all times to ensure their safety and make sure that school policies are enforced throughout the day

·       Promote individualized attention for children by freeing teachers from routine duties such as setting up games, gathering supplies for craft sessions, printing and photocopying or materials… etc.

·       Maintain an organized and clean classroom to assist the teacher with their duties and ensure that children are learning in a safe and hygienic environment.

·       Supporting the transitions between Class teacher, Specialist Teachers and break times.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Store Keeper Responsibilities

·       Maintain receipts, records, and withdrawals of the stock items. Post all invoices and GRNs in the system. Update the inventory management system on daily basis.

·       Receive deliveries as per purchase orders and store supplies in assigned places.

·       Issue goods to requesters and maintain delivery notes in the system.

·       Follow all standards for issuing and receiving stock within the store's area.

·       Perform other stock-related duties, including returning, packing, and labelling supplies.

·       Conduct inventory audits to determine inventory levels and needs.

·       Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and maintain inventory control. Monitor and take inventory on regular basis.

Reprography and Administrative Responsibilities

·       Prepare and present displays of students' work: teachers will make professional decisions in determining what material is displayed. 

·       Support teachers in Scanning, printing, or photocopying to make documents, brochures, leaflets, and other tasks in order to support Learning and Teaching.

·       Finishing copied items by trimming, binding, or laminating.

·       Undertake other duties from time to time as the teachers / support staff require including: copy typing and inputting student data; producing class lists; record keeping, filing; collating material; stocktaking; cataloguing, preparing, issuing and maintaining equipment and materials and ordering supplies and equipment. 

The candidate must have:

·       High School Diploma or equivalent

·       A minimum of 1 year of work experience in schools or related work in a public agency, or private business.

·       Experience working with children.

·       Ability to read /write/speak English at a basic level, collecting date and keeping records and documentations.

·       Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively.

·       Ability to operate safety equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)

·       Ability to work well with children with disabilities.

·       Ability to upgrade skills in order to meet changes in job conditions.

The school offers:

Competitive tax free monthly salary & benefits

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RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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 along with attestation of your qualifications’ and personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview.

Please note: 

Preference will be given to candidates currently in the UAE. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.