As one of our Executive Assistant's, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the senior management team with a wide range of administrative, organisational, and strategic tasks. Ideally, you will have experience working in a British school environment, allowing you to bring an understanding of the unique requirements and culture associated with the British education system.
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding
Prospective candidates should submit the details of at least two previous employers as referees which must be their two most recent employers, covering a minimum of four years of employment, or all of their employment if the candidate has less than four years of experience.
If a candidate has only one previous employer, two references can be provided from the same employer.
For candidates in a school where the line manager is providing a reference, the reference must be countersigned by the Head Teacher or Principal.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal background check and must provide a detailed residential history for the last ten (10) years.
The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is committed to safer recruitment practices.
The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is an English-medium, co-educational international school in Salwa, Kuwait. Established in 1978, BSK educates thousands of students from more than 75 nationalities, promoting global understanding and respect. It follows the National Curriculum of England, offering GCSE/IGCSE exams in Year 11 and AS/A2 exams in the Sixth Form Centre. BSK's modern facilities include early years spaces, advanced science labs, and a performing arts centre. The school offers diverse extracurricular activities such as sports, music, drama, debating, robotics, Duke of Edinburgh awards, and Model United Nations. Licensed by Kuwait's Ministry of Education and registered with the UK Department for Education, BSK also holds accreditations from the Council of International Schools (CIS), British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO). It is certified by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, Pearson Edexcel and AQA for public exams, and hosts exams for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).