Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover) - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Job Openings

Cranleigh Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

FULL TIME

October 22, 2024

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

31 October 2024

Job overview

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are looking for a conscientious and experienced Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join our vibrant Admin team immediately.
A strong administration background along with previous experience in an office environment is essential. The ideal applicant must have excellent team-working skills coupled with an ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
The closing date for applications will be Thursday, 31st October 2024 but applications will be reviewed as they are received and the School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.
Responsibilities
Main Duties

To Effectively provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation in the organisation
To work independently within its designated functions
Act as the point of contract between the department and internal/external contacts
Create meeting agendas, take minutes, and record summaries of actions to be taken
Compose correspondence, proofread documents for accuracy and completeness and follow up on actions
Complete petty cash, reimbursement, and requisitions forms
Assist in all aspects of event planning
Coordinate projects and spreadsheets with precise attention to details
Ensures strict confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism at all times.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Arrange for meetings as instructed. Include arranging conferences, visual aids and refreshments. May attend meetings to take minutes.
Assist with tasks assigned as and when required by the management team.

Specific Duties

Manage diaries of team members, schedule internal and external meetings
Assist in planning itineraries, including booking travel and accommodation
File correspondence and other records related to the activities of the Division. Maintain and update files. Establish and improve own filing system. Raise and requisitions, maintain and distribute office stationery and supplies.
Receive, sort and distribute all incoming mail. Prepare outgoing mail for dispatch. Maintain a proper register for incoming/outgoing mail. Ensure direct delivery of confidential material/mail.

About Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits at the entrance to Saadiyat’s emerging Cultural District in keeping with the school’s motto, ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength’. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi and the vibrant Berklee College of Music.
In addition to the broad academic curriculum, our daily routine offers a wealth of opportunities that allow pupils to explore their full range of talents in fine arts, performing arts, music, sport and other activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding and debating to name but a few. Check out our Facebook page to get an even better idea of day-to-day life at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.
We are looking for first-class teachers to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence. Attractive packages will reflect the professionalism of our staff and the value we place on them.
Application Process
Prospective candidates should carefully read the attached job description to support their application.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

About Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

PO Box 51072, Saadiyat Island

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

+971 4970000

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi provides a truly transformative experience in which intellectual, artistic, sporting, spiritual and social development is at the heart.
Based on the community and family-oriented ethos of Cranleigh UK, one of England’s leading independent schools founded in 1865, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi opened on Saadiyat Island in September 2014.
Now in our eighth year with a pupil population of over 1,800 spanning Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13, we are proud to be rated as Outstanding by ADEK and ranked in the top 100 Private Schools around the world and in the top 15 Private Schools in the Middle East.
Our educational philosophy centres on the unique talents of each child, recognising and nurturing the innate ability in every individual. Through our supportive family atmosphere, we aim to produce grounded young men and women capable of tackling life’s challenges with confidence, determination and courage.
Teaching and learning at Cranleigh is innovative. The academic team is expected to be energetic, engaging and able to introduce fresh creative ideas into every lesson.
Our focus on innovation is clearly evidenced in our Sixth Form Programme. Sixth Formers at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are taught using both traditional and Harkness style methods, and study the Extended Project Qualification alongside A Levels and BTECs. Creative opportunities for leadership development, career planning and work experience ensure students gain the insight, confidence and skills required to support their university applications, and ultimately their future lives in the workplace.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is located in Saadiyat’s emerging Cultural District in keeping with the school’s motto, ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength’. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of

New York University Abu Dhabi

and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent

Louvre Abu Dhabi

and the vibrant

Berklee College of Music

In addition to the broad academic curriculum, our daily routine offers a wealth of opportunities that allow pupils to explore their full range of talents in fine arts, performing arts, design and technology, sport and other activities such as debating, photography, coding and robotics to name but a few. Our

Instagram

and

Facebook

pages give an even better idea of day-today life at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.

We are looking for first class teachers to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence. Attractive packages will reflect the professionalism of our staff and the value we place on them.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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