School Administrative Assistant (Qatarization)

About the role

The School Administrative Assistant supports the smooth operation of The Hamilton International School, handling a wide range of administrative, communication, and health‑and‑safety duties.

Key responsibilities

• Orient and induct new parents and students, and manage specific projects and research tasks.
• Prepare and dispatch reports, newsletters, letters, agendas, minutes and other correspondence, ensuring accuracy before signatures.
• Maintain office systems, data management, filing, and budgets; use IT resources for presentations and conferences.
• Monitor work requirements in the senior administrator’s absence and streamline processes for team efficiency.
• Promote health and safety, supervise playground duties, and ensure compliance with school policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication, time‑management, and confidentiality skills.

Required skills

• Excellent word‑processing and IT skills, including proficiency with a range of software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to research, analyse, and present material clearly and concisely.
• Good organisational, record‑keeping and reporting abilities.
• Health‑and‑safety awareness and ability to follow safeguarding procedures.