Primary School Pa/secretary Lead

We are seeking a proactive individual who will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Primary, the Primary Management Team and Primary Teaching Staff at the DQ Campus. This role will also have the overall responsibilities for overseeing the school secretaries.

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.

We are seeking a proactive individual who will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Primary, the Primary Management Team and Primary Teaching Staff at the DQ Campus. This role will also have the overall responsibilities for overseeing the DQ school secretaries/PA’s and General Administration Assistants.. The standard working hours for an administrative role are 7:45am to 4pm, 5 days a week - Sunday to Thursday.

Full Job Description is available here: Primary School PA/Secretary Lead
- DQ Campus
- Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a strong track record of working within a similar type of role (secretarial, administrative and leading teams).
- Show evidence of knowledge and experience of administrative and secretarial tasks.
- Show indication of being able to communicate effectively with many stakeholders - parents, students and staff;
- Be proactive in providing general office support under the direction of the Head of School.
- Go the extra mile, ensuring service level delivery is met.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and be able to deal effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.
- Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.

We can offer:

- Highly motivated and engaged students
- A school with a strong sense of community
- A learning focused school committed to staff development
- Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and the school's enrichment programmes
- The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.

Please be aware that the school is not in a position to sponsor or transfer sponsorship for this role.

BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.
- An up to date two-page Curriculum Vitae, including a photograph
- How do you demonstrate that you are a lifelong learner and how does current pedagogical practice have an impact in your classroom?
- How do you create a positive classroom climate and support student well-being in your current school?
- What strategies do you use to ensure that all learners in your classroom attain very well?
- What is your contribution to your current school community?

BISR is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. We complete rigorous background checks for all staff, whatever their role in the school, prior to them commencing employment.

**Teachers who work at BISR should have**:
**Qualifications**
- Qualified Teacher status.
- Certificate of Education - PGCE or B.Ed.
- Training or qualification relevant to the post.

**Understanding**
- An appreciation of the demands of a British school in an international context.
- Recognise the vital importance of a positive commitment to the co-curricular life of the school.
- An appreciation of the importance of intercultural understanding and cultural sensitivity.
- Recognise the responsibility each individual staff member has in supporting the holistic growth and well-being of students.

**Experience**
- Experience of working in various contexts both in the UK and internationally.
- Experience of positive behaviour management strategies.
- Experience of planning for children with a range of learning needs, including extremely able students.
- Experience of curriculum development, monitoring and assessment.
- Experience of working with second language students or prepared to undertake training.

**Skills and Abilities**
- A detailed knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
- Ability to organise a stimulating learning environment and demonstrate excellent creative teaching skills.
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in preparing for learning and teaching.
- Good organisation