Secondary School Administrative & Communications Specialist

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Administrative Support specialist for the Secondary School. You will provide day-to-day admin assistance to the leadership team, manage records in Engage, draft communications, and coordinate with staff, parents, and the Aldar Education HQ to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have strong MS Office skills, excellent English, and an organized, proactive approach to a busy school environment. Arabic is a plus in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• O Levels or equivalent qualification, attested where required.
• Minimum 2 years in administrative support; school admin preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and English proficiency.
• Arabic language ability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Attend administration team meetings and support school office operations.
• Provide daily administrative support to the Secondary Leadership Team.
• Type, format, brand, and prepare official documents and notices.
• Manage emails on behalf of the leadership team and coordinate communications.
• Liaise with staff, parents, and school teams on role matters.
• Coordinate with Aldar Education HQ for secondary tasks.
• Maintain Engage records and prepare parent communications.
• Support new staff induction and joining requirements.
• Arrange teacher cover during absences in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

School administration

Secondary school support

Administrative coordination

Parent communication

Student records management

Engage system

DMS documentation

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Mail merge

Document formatting

Official letter preparation

Email management

Staff coordination

Teacher cover coordination

Fire register management

Student leaver processing

Admissions coordination

Parent teacher conference support

New staff induction support

School operations

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

English communication

Arabic language advantage

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

O Levels, NVQ, High School Diploma, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Engage system

DMS

Job description

Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Administrative Support specialist for the Secondary School. You will provide day-to-day admin assistance to the leadership team, manage records in Engage, draft communications, and coordinate with staff, parents, and the Aldar Education HQ to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have strong MS Office skills, excellent English, and an organized, proactive approach to a busy school environment. Arabic is a plus in a multicultural setting.