Personal Assistant – School Administration

About the role

The Personal Assistant will support the Principal and senior leadership team of an international school in Doha. This role ensures smooth administrative operations, maintains confidentiality, and contributes to a safe and efficient learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Orient and induct new parents and students.
• Carry out specific projects, research and facilitate annual policy reviews.
• Publish approved policies on the school portal and draft communications such as newsletters, letters, agendas and meeting minutes.
• Check all school correspondence before the Principal signs.
• Maintain office systems, including data management and filing.
• Use IT resources for presentations, conferences and recruitment fairs.
• Prepare letters, presentations and reports; manage office budgets.
• Attend SLT meetings and coordinate documentation between homes and schools.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and support the Principal and heads of departments.
• Assist with health and safety duties, playground supervision and safeguarding policies.

Required profile

• Minimum of 1 month of relevant experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities in the Principal’s absence.

Required skills

• Filing
• IT resources
• Data Management