Principal Secretary - Executive School Support
Posted date [2026-07-28]
(ID: 48770)
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LEAMS Education is a leading K-12 educational organization in the United Arab Emirates, with over 40 years of experience in nurturing future leaders through quality education. Founded by Mr. Abdul Lahir Hasan, LEAMS operates five campuses in Dubai and serves over 10,000 students from more than 50 nationalities. The organization employs between 51 and 200 staff members and generates an estimated revenue of $11M to $100M. LEAMS Education offers a range of services, including the delivery of UK and CBSE curricula, and emphasizes technology-driven learning. Its state-of-the-art facilities feature STEAM labs, robotics projects, and well-being centers, supporting both academic and personal growth. The schools under LEAMS include Apple International School, The Oxford School, The Indian Academy, and Apple International Community School, each providing diverse educational programs and inclusive learning environments. LEAMS is committed to accessibility and high-quality education, aiming to empower students to lead with innovation and resilience.([Apollo][1]) For the latest job opportunities at LEAMS Education, please visit careersingulf.com.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Principal Secretary - Executive School SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Principal Secretary - Executive School Support
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education Management
Function: Secretary-Executive Assistant
Experience: Minimum 1 year of UAE experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
LEAMS Education is hiring a Principal Secretary - Executive School Support in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for an immediate full-time opportunity in the Education Management industry. The role requires an experienced and highly organized professional who can manage the Principal\'s administrative priorities and maintain effective communication across the school.
The selected secretary will coordinate schedules, correspondence, meetings, records, visitors, and follow-up actions while handling confidential information with discretion.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: Secretary-Executive Assistant
Salary: 4500-7000 AED per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Female
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role
Context
The Principal Secretary will provide the administrative structure that allows the Principal to focus on school leadership and academic priorities. The position connects the Principal\'s office with staff, parents, students, visitors, and external stakeholders.
Accurate organization and timely communication will be essential for keeping leadership meetings, correspondence, decisions, and school activities progressing without avoidable delays.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the Principal\'s calendar, appointments, meetings, and daily schedule.
* Prioritize meeting requests and coordinate suitable times with internal and external participants.
* Prepare letters, emails, reports, presentations, notices, and official correspondence.
* Screen telephone calls, messages, visitors, and requests directed to the Principal\'s office.
* Organize meeting agendas, supporting documents, venues, and attendance details.
* Record accurate meeting minutes and distribute approved actions to responsible team members.
The secretary will maintain a reliable follow-up system so that decisions, requested information, and administrative tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
* Maintain confidential records and control access to sensitive school information.
* Organize electronic and physical files for efficient retrieval.
* Coordinate communication between the Principal and academic or administrative departments.
* Receive parents, employees, visitors, and external stakeholders professionally.
* Support school events, leadership meetings, inspections, and official visits.
* Track deadlines connected with reports, approvals, submissions, and scheduled activities.
* Arrange travel, appointments, or external meetings when required.
* Verify documents for accuracy before forwarding them for the Principal\'s review or signature.
* Provide general executive and administrative assistance during busy operational periods.
* Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in every interaction.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s degree in any subject.
A minimum of 1 year of UAE experience in a comparable Principal Secretary, Executive Secretary, or senior administrative-support role is mandatory.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate excellent organization, written and verbal communication, time management, confidentiality, and attention to detail. The ability to manage several priorities while remaining calm and professional is essential.
Candidates must be physically present in the United Arab Emirates and available to join immediately. Female applicants holding an own sponsor visa or spouse-sponsored visa will receive preference.
Skills Set
* Executive secretarial support
* Principal diary management
* Meeting coordination
* Minute taking
* Official correspondence
* Confidential record management
* Document preparation
* Calendar and deadline control
* Parent and visitor communication
* Internal department coordination
* Electronic filing
* Leadership-office administration
* Time management
* Professional discretion
Why Join Us
This role provides direct exposure to school leadership and the administrative processes that support daily decision-making. The selected secretary will become a trusted coordination point within the school while developing experience across executive communication, events, records, and stakeholder management.
About the Company
LEAMS Education manages British and CBSE schools throughout Dubai. Its academic and administrative teams work together to maintain organized operations, responsive communication, and supportive environments for students, families, educators, and school leaders.
The Principal Secretary will provide the administrative structure that allows the Principal to focus on school leadership and academic priorities. The position connects the Principal\'s office with staff, parents, students, visitors, and external stakeholders.
Accurate organization and timely communication will be essential for keeping leadership meetings, correspondence, decisions, and school activities progressing without avoidable delays.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the Principal\'s calendar, appointments, meetings, and daily schedule.
* Prioritize meeting requests and coordinate suitable times with internal and external participants.
* Prepare letters, emails, reports, presentations, notices, and official correspondence.
* Screen telephone calls, messages, visitors, and requests directed to the Principal\'s office.
* Organize meeting agendas, supporting documents, venues, and attendance details.
* Record accurate meeting minutes and distribute approved actions to responsible team members.
The secretary will maintain a reliable follow-up system so that decisions, requested information, and administrative tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
* Maintain confidential records and control access to sensitive school information.
* Organize electronic and physical files for efficient retrieval.
* Coordinate communication between the Principal and academic or administrative departments.
* Receive parents, employees, visitors, and external stakeholders professionally.
* Support school events, leadership meetings, inspections, and official visits.
* Track deadlines connected with reports, approvals, submissions, and scheduled activities.
* Arrange travel, appointments, or external meetings when required.
* Verify documents for accuracy before forwarding them for the Principal\'s review or signature.
* Provide general executive and administrative assistance during busy operational periods.
* Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in every interaction.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s degree in any subject.
A minimum of 1 year of UAE experience in a comparable Principal Secretary, Executive Secretary, or senior administrative-support role is mandatory.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate excellent organization, written and verbal communication, time management, confidentiality, and attention to detail. The ability to manage several priorities while remaining calm and professional is essential.
Candidates must be physically present in the United Arab Emirates and available to join immediately. Female applicants holding an own sponsor visa or spouse-sponsored visa will receive preference.
Skills Set
* Executive secretarial support
* Principal diary management
* Meeting coordination
* Minute taking
* Official correspondence
* Confidential record management
* Document preparation
* Calendar and deadline control
* Parent and visitor communication
* Internal department coordination
* Electronic filing
* Leadership-office administration
* Time management
* Professional discretion
Why Join Us
This role provides direct exposure to school leadership and the administrative processes that support daily decision-making. The selected secretary will become a trusted coordination point within the school while developing experience across executive communication, events, records, and stakeholder management.
About the Company
LEAMS Education manages British and CBSE schools throughout Dubai. Its academic and administrative teams work together to maintain organized operations, responsive communication, and supportive environments for students, families, educators, and school leaders.
