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Superintendent PA

American Academy for Girls Dubai, UAE Posted 2026/08/11 05:10:21 Expires 2026-08-31 Ref: JB1100020387 0 hired candidates / 1 available seats
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Job Description

Job Purpose:

·         Present a professional impression to parents, guests and customers.

·         Being the first point of contact within the school as required.

·         Assist with all queries knowledgeably, efficiently and courteously and support the Superintendent from an administrative perspective to support the smooth running of the school.

 

Key Relationships (Internal and External):

·         All School Departments

Key Accountabilities:

Respond to telephone and email enquiries from parents and the public, including addressing complaints and facilitating communication with the Principal when required.
• Use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, to support the school’s administrative operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of the annual school calendar and manage updates on the KHDA portal, including other requests directed by the Principal.
• Maintain a clear understanding of data protection and confidentiality at all times.
• Welcome parents and visitors, providing assistance prior to meetings with the Principal, including offering Arabic translation support when required.
• Work to tight deadlines in a calm, professional, and confident manner under pressure.
• Assist with the organization of school events, including obtaining Principal approval and completing MRFs for event-related purchases.
• Undertake any additional tasks necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.
• Support the implementation of emergency procedures, including fire drills and safety drills.
• Provide administrative support directly to the Principal.
• Cover Reception duties during the receptionist’s break as required.
• Take accurate meeting minutes for various meetings (e.g., Governance, SAB, and other official meetings).
• Support school operations by assisting with supervision or coverage duties when teachers are absent or when staff require additional support.

• Provide coverage for the PA to Primary and Secondary during periods of absence or unavailability.

• Accompany students on school trips in the absence of a teacher or when additional staff supervision is required.

• Provide administrative support to the Vice Principal when required.

Assist the Admissions & Marketing Manager in Marketing tasks when required

During Compliance visits main point of contract for the visitor. Assist with ensuring documentation is provided as required.

Skills Description

Competencies:  

  • Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal 

  • Excellent telephone manner  

  • Experienced in Microsoft Office 

  • Good-natured 

  • Well-groomed and courteous 

  • Understanding of general reception tasks with excellent customer facing skills 

  • A multi-tasker able to support the Management Team with administration.  

  • Ability to build personal relationships. 

Attributes: 

  • Enthusiastic 

  • Well Presented 

  • Flexible 

  • Highly Organised 

  • Confident  

  • Approachable 

 

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

American Academy for Girls

Primary, Prep, & Secondary School Dubai, United Arab Emirates https://www.americanacademy.ae/

American Academy For Girls (AAG) is a world-class Taaleem school that was developed to provide a rigorous American education that will prepare the next generation of women to be innovative leaders in their local and global community.Our school follows the American Common Core which identifies high standards that are aligned to the expectations of colleges in America and abroad. These rigorous standards provide teachers, parents, and students with a set of clear expectations to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life upon graduation from high school, regardless of where they live. The standards promote equity by ensuring all students are well prepared to collaborate and compete with their peers in the UAE and abroad.

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