Principal Secretary - School Office
Posted date [2026-05-31]
(ID: 45818)
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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 - School OfficeJob Snapshot
Role: Principal Secretary - School Office
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Secretary-Executive Assistant
Experience: Minimum 1 year of similar UAE experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Principal Secretary - School Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education hiring opportunity for an experienced administrative professional who can provide confidential secretarial support to the school principal and ensure smooth daily office coordination. This role is suitable for a well-organized female candidate with UAE school or office administration experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage schedules, correspondence, records, and leadership support tasks with accuracy and professionalism.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Secretary-Executive Assistant
Salary: 5000-8000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Female
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Visa Status: Sponsor or spouse visa candidates preferred
Candidate Preferred Location: UAE
Joining: Immediate joiner required
Role Context
The Principal Secretary - School Office will support the principal by managing administrative priorities, handling communication, organizing meetings, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating daily school office activities. The role is important for leadership efficiency, parent communication, documentation control, and smooth coordination between the principal’s office, teachers, parents, students, and administration teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the school principal.
* Manage the principal’s calendar, appointments, meetings, reminders, and daily office priorities.
* Handle incoming calls, emails, correspondence, and visitors with confidentiality and professionalism.
* Prepare letters, memos, reports, meeting notes, circulars, and official school documents as required.
* Maintain confidential student, staff, parent, and school leadership records accurately.
* Coordinate meetings with parents, teachers, school leaders, external visitors, and administrative teams.
* Support follow-up actions from leadership meetings, staff communications, and school office instructions.
* Assist in organizing school events, parent meetings, inspections, and administrative schedules.
* Maintain filing systems, document tracking, office records, and correspondence logs.
* Work closely with reception, HR, admissions, academic coordinators, and administration departments.
* Ensure timely communication between the principal’s office and relevant internal or external stakeholders.
* Handle sensitive information with discretion, accuracy, and professional judgment.
* Support urgent administrative requirements and ensure smooth office operations during busy school hours.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in any subject is mandatory.
* Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role in the UAE is mandatory.
* Female candidates are preferred for this position.
* Candidates under sponsor or spouse visa will be preferred.
* Candidate should be physically present in the UAE.
* Immediate availability to join is required.
* Previous experience as a principal secretary, executive secretary, school secretary, or administrative assistant will be preferred.
* Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
* Excellent organizational, coordination, and time management abilities.
* Good knowledge of MS Office, email handling, documentation, and office administration.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and support senior leadership professionally.
* Polite, presentable, reliable, and able to work in a busy school office environment.
Skills Set
* Principal office support
* Executive secretarial support
* School administration
* Calendar management
* Meeting coordination
* Email correspondence
* Document preparation
* Confidential records handling
* Parent communication
* Staff coordination
* Office administration
* Filing and documentation
* MS Office
* Report preparation
* Communication skills
* Time management
* UAE school experience
* Leadership support
* Immediate joining
* Sponsor visa
* Spouse visa
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a stable administrative role within Dubai’s Primary-Secondary Education sector for candidates who are organized, professional, and confident supporting school leadership. The position is ideal for a principal secretary who wants to contribute to efficient school operations, strong communication, and smooth coordination in a structured education environment.
About the Company
LEAMS Education operates British Curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai with a focus on quality education, organized school administration, and professional development. The organization supports academic and administrative teams through structured systems, collaborative work practices, and a student-centered environment where skilled office professionals play an important role in daily school success.
