We are recruiting for the post of Senior School Office Manager. This key role focuses on supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) through the provision of a confidential, professional, efficient and responsive administrative service. The Office Manager will supervise and support the Senior School administrative team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and driving improvements in workflow efficiency to achieve excellence in administrative operations.
Reporting to the Head of School, the role involves working closely with the SLT and other members of School management, and requires an individual with excellent communication, organisational , and leadership skills.
This is a local hire, full-year position, meaning work will be carried out during both term time and school holidays. A generous leave allowance is provided.
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 a very high standard.
Start Date: December 2025
Location: Senior School Campus
Hours: 7:30 - 15:00 Sunday - Thursday. Some flexibility may be required, for example before or after school hours, or during busy periods.
Contract Type: Local hire, non term-time only position. No additional benefits. Vacation will be to suit workload with a generous leave allowance.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Proven experience in office administration, operations, or executive support—ideally within an educational setting.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Google Workspace
- The ability to work independently and show initiative while maintaining a collaborative approach.
- Exceptional English language skills—both written and spoken—with keen attention to detail.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset and a calm, can-do attitude under pressure.
- A commitment to the values of the School and to the happiness, well-being, and success of all members of the school community.
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
Bahraini nationals preferred.
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 - 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: 31 October 2025
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.
In alignment with Bahrain laws, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integral to the values of St Christopher’s School. St Christopher’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to vetting including reference checks, identity and criminal record checks. Further details can be found in our Safeguarding Children and Safer Working Practice Policy.
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