ISASA Jobs for Foundation Phase – Junior School Secretary

Job Description:

The Wykeham Collegiate is a leading Independent Girls’ School in Pietermaritzburg, offering a progressive, holistic education, based on Christian values. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Junior School Secretary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing emails and queries from parents and service providers
• Liaising and dealing with the administrative submissions to ISASA and IEB
• All administrative tasks related to the Junior School
• Be available to the staff, parents and pupils to deal with queries and make appointments
• Minute taking at staff meetings
• Manage the diary of the Junior School Headmistress, ensuring it is up to date
• Support the Heads of Department in their duties
• Schedule meetings
• Assist with the compiling and submission of all reports/presentations and correspondence required by the Headmistresses office

Job Requirements:

• Have the ability to use technology to enhance learning
• Have strong organising, planning, and reporting skills
• Possess effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Have positive interpersonal skills
• Be self-motivated and organised
• Be energetic and innovative
• Contribute positively to the Christian ethos and values of the school
• Have evidence of clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register

Qualification & Experience:

• Have excellent computer literacy skills. The ability to work with EdAdmin would be an advantage
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate with children, staff and parents
• Have minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a school environment or a similar environment
• Hold a Secretarial Diploma
• Have strong administrational skills
• Have an excellent command of English (both verbal and written communication)
• Have the ability to work independently and to meet multiple deadlines

Job Details:

Company: Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa – ISASA

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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