Executive Secretary

Job description

Due to the continued success of our new school, GEMS Founders School – Dubai South, we are seeking to recruit an Executive Secretary available for the next academic year August 2026.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited, gaining outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to grow, flourish and succeed in everything you do at GFD.

GEMS employees also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of grow, flourish, discover
• Hold a bachelor's degree
• 3-4 years work experience in a similar role
• A creative and enthusiastic approach, both inside and outside the classroom
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.