School Administrator

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Schools Partnership is seeking a School Administrator for The English College Dubai. This full-time, on-site role in Dubai requires coordinating administrative processes, handling student and staff inquiries, maintaining records, and supporting HR onboarding and KHDA portal compliance.

Ideal candidates will have higher education in administration, proven experience in education, and strong English and Arabic communication, time management, and problem-solving skills to work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administration role at this, or a similar level.
• Experience of working in an educational establishment is preferred.
• Experience of working in a high pressure environment with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Handling of ‘customer’/employee requests whilst providing excellent customer service and ensuring transparency and clarity of information.
• Provide system support including data entry support and the coordination of electronic files and records.
• Collate, analyse and retrieve data to produce letters and reports; specifically relating to student attendance.
• Support with authority system compliance, including registering of students and employees on the KHDA portal, following up with employees and parents on document requirements for entry.
• Support with site inspections from government entities, collating information.
• Providing support to the HR Team with onboarding requirements and assisting with employment and sponsorship processes.
• Support academic team meetings and school events as detailed in the academic calendar, obtaining relevant approvals from authorities and coordinating trip arrangements with students, parents and internal teams.
• Support with the review and updating of school policies, procedures and handbooks.
• Perform other administrative tasks as may be required.

Skills

English & Arabic

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Energetic approach

Education

Higher education in Administration

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 14 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: JR214860

Job Description / Role

International Schools Partnership is seeking a School Administrator to join our team at The English College Dubai. The role is full-time and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling of ‘customer’/employee requests whilst providing excellent customer service and ensuring transparency and clarity of information.
• Provide system support including data entry support and the coordination of electronic files and records.
• Collate, analyse and retrieve data to produce letters and reports; specifically relating to student attendance.
• Support with authority system compliance, including registering of students and employees on the KHDA portal, following up with employees and parents on document requirements for entry.
• Support with site inspections from government entities, collating information.
• Providing support to the HR Team with onboarding requirements and assisting with employment and sponsorship processes.
• Support academic team meetings and school events as detailed in the academic calendar, obtaining relevant approvals from authorities and coordinating trip arrangements with students, parents and internal teams.
• Support with the review and updating of school policies, procedures and handbooks.
• Perform other administrative tasks as may be required.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in an administration role at this, or a similar level.
• Experience of working in an educational establishment is preferred.
• Experience of working in a high pressure environment with the ability to multitask.

Education Qualifications

• Higher education (degree, diploma or equivalent) in Administration or similar.

Skills Required

• Excellent English & Arabic communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Outstanding time management, attention to detail & prioritisation skills.
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Driven, enthusiastic and energetic to support school improvements.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

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

Department / Functional Area

Administration