School Administrative Assistant

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The English College Dubai, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), seeks a School Administrative Assistant to support operational, marketing and admin tasks while maintaining the school’s brand and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities include managing branded collateral, creating content for events, assisting with campaigns, and coordinating with Finance on invoices. The role is on-site in Dubai and requires a professional, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of school-based marketing.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• Willing to contribute to department resources.
• Support wider curriculum and school enrichment activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of branded items, collaterals, roll-ups, backdrops, and gifting stock.
• Label, maintain, and store items neatly.
• Ensure quality standards for all collaterals including signage and giveaways.
• Provide photo and video coverage of school-wide events.
• Develop and maintain a content shooting schedule aligned with school activities.
• Assist Marketing with campaign execution, shoot planning, and brand strategy.
• Follow up with Finance to ensure vendor invoices and payments are processed on time.
• Support in delivering content and creative assets for ISP-wide initiatives.
• Attend school events and support safeguarding and welfare of students.

Job description

Job Title: School Administrative Assistant

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 2 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: JR214450

Job Description / Role:

The English College Dubai, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), is seeking a School Administrative Assistant. This role is responsible for supporting the school’s operational, marketing, and administrative functions, ensuring the school’s brand identity is maintained while supporting the wider school community and safeguarding the welfare of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory of branded items, printed collaterals, roll-ups, backdrops, and gifting stock.


• Ensure items are labelled, well-maintained, and stored neatly.


• Check and maintain quality standards for all collaterals including roll-ups, backdrops, signage, and giveaways.


• Provide photo and video coverage of school-wide events.


• Develop and maintain a content shooting schedule aligned with school activities.


• Capture meaningful learning and co-curricular activities.


• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies in photography and videography.


• Assist the Marketing Manager with campaign execution, shoot planning, and brand strategy.


• Support in delivering content and creative assets for ISP-wide initiatives.


• Follow up with Finance to ensure vendor invoices and payments are processed on time.


• Assist with the organisation and coverage of national and cultural celebrations.


• Develop fresh ideas for video storytelling, Instagram Reels, and other short-form content formats.


• Produce engaging, high-quality content for social media and digital platforms.


• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.


• Conduct break time/ lunch time duties as per a rota.


• Attend school events and take part in the wider life of the school.

Experience Required:

• Have excellent knowledge of school based marketing.


• Be talented and highly motivated.


• Be willing to contribute to the development of departmental resources.


• Contribute to whole school enrichment activities before and after school.


• Be professional in appearance and conduct.


• Be willing to contribute to the wider curriculum and support the vision of the school.

Skills Required:

• Inventory management


• Photography


• Videography


• Safeguarding compliance

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

Global group of private schools operating across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. It acquires and develops schools delivering British, American, International Baccalaureate, bilingual, and national curricula, supporting them with shared teaching frameworks and professional development. In the Gulf it operates schools in the UAE, Qatar, and other markets.

Company Industry: Education & Academia Jobs

Department / Functional Area: Administration