Personal Assistant to Principal

Personal Assistant to the Principal

Contract Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Principal

Role Summary

The English School is seeking a capable and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide administrative, operational, and executive support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team. Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, you will coordinate key communications, manage schedules.

This post requires high discretion, proactive planning, and the ability to prioritise effectively within a fast-paced school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, secretarial, and operational support to the School Principal 
• Manage the Principal’s diary, monitor email traffic, and coordinate daily priorities.
• Act as the primary liaison for the Senior Leadership Team, Governing Committee, and educational organisations (such as ISI, BSME, and BSO).
• Support with maintaining the school’s Single Central Register (SCR) and coordinating staff safeguarding training.
• Manage routine school communications, parental correspondence, and calendar updates using iSAMS.
• Oversee travel logistics, event catering, VIP visitor protocols, and administrative arrangements for key school events.

Essential Requirements

• A valid, transferable Kuwait residency.
• A UK-recognised bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of two years of administrative experience, ideally within an educational setting.
• Complete fluency in written and spoken English.
• Confident practical knowledge of administrative technology, including Google Workspace (G Suite)

Desirable Qualities

• Proven secretarial or executive assistant experience.
• Understanding of local administrative directives and cultural context.
• Excellent time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Absolute commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Immediate or short-notice availability is advantageous

How to Apply

To view the complete list of duties and professional expectations, please access theFull Job Description. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and suitable candidates will be interviewed at the earliest opportunity. The successful candidate will ideally be available for an immediate start.

Safeguarding Statement
The English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, applicants must undergo thorough child protection screening, including employment verification and background criminal record checks.