General Secretary- August 24th 2026 Start date

Overview

General Secretary

• to join our busy and friendly admin team.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing excellent administrative and customer service support.
• As the first point of contact for many of our families, visitors and staff, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the School office.
• Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar and Drive).
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Arabic is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates will be required to have their educational certificates attested by a notary public and stamped by the Qatari Embassy in the country where they were issued, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar.
• Interviews will be held in June 2026.
• We invite you to visit our school website at https:ww.dess.org to find out more about us.
• We look forward to receiving your application.
• *We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist.
• Early application is therefore encouraged.*
• ***Doha English Speaking School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• The successful candidate must be willing to undergo enhanced safeguarding checks and provide an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate) or a local national equivalent, as well as a police clearance for any country of residence over the last ten years.
• We also require a copy of your birth certificate, and marriage certificate or deed poll documents for any name changes.***
• ***Candidates may be asked to complete video questions.
• Please check your emails regularly.***

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