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Job Description

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 

  • Providing comprehensive administrative support to the senior management team, including diary management, correspondence, and scheduling meetings
  • Organizing and preparing agendas for leadership meetings, taking minutes, and following up on actions
  • Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the senior leadership team
  • Managing confidential information with discretion, ensuring compliance with school policies and regulations
  • Supporting the senior leadership team with strategic planning, including handling special projects and initiatives
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries for the senior leadership team
  • Assisting with school communications, including liaising with parents, staff, and external partners
  • Drafting reports, presentations, and correspondence as required
  • Maintaining efficient electronic and paper-based filing systems


Skills

  • Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally within a British school or education setting
  • Strong understanding of the British education system and its administrative processes
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable demeanor
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with school management systems
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with a flexible and adaptable approach to tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, and external stakeholders

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.

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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).

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