We are looking for an organised, professional and proactive person to join our School as the PA to the Head of Junior School. This post holder will support the Headteacher on a daily basis acting as their first point of contact dealing with correspondence and phone calls from staff, parents and those outside the school. They will also effectively manage the Headteacher’s diary; organise meetings, as well as completing administrative and supportive tasks, at the direction of the Headteacher.

The successful candidate will be someone who is always friendly and approachable, reflecting the welcoming and professional ethos of the School. They will maintain confidentiality at all times and have exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience of using Google Workspace.

Before submitting an application please read the Job Description which outlines the role, duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants must be able to read, write and speak English to an extremely high standard.

Start Date: To be confirmed

Location: Saar 

Contract Type: Local hire. No additional benefits.

 THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: 

• Excellent computer proficiency skills. 
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• Excellent English - both spoken and written.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to adults and children.
• A can-do attitude.
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Please note the following BEFORE you submit an application at St Christopher’s 

• For our support staff vacancies, we require that applicants are already resident in Bahrain at the time of appointment. 
• Bahraini nationals must not be registered as owning any businesses or hold any company sponsorships.
• Non-Bahraini nationals must have a dependent visa through their spouse’s employer and your spouse must be registered with the LMRA. 
• In order to satisfy Ministry of Education requirements we will need a copy of your educational certificates(s) - e.g. School Leavers Certificate: GCSE Certificate(s); A-level Certificate(s); Degree Certificate, with your School Leavers Certificate being the minimum that we can accept.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application, supporting statement and CV.  

Closing date: Thursday, 08 June 2023

It is our policy to obtain two professional references.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.