Job Description

Posted on September 29, 2022

Educore Services is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of School Administrator to commence duties by January 2023 for a period of four (4) months.
The successful candidate will be based at Sentinel Kabitaka Primary School, Solwezi. The appointee will report to the Head of Primary, working closely with the School Group Administrator and directly contribute to all areas of Administration and school admissions as well as supporting in other areas of school activities.
Sentinel Kabitaka is part of the exciting and ambitious educational establishment in the North-Western Province of Zambia catering for children from Nursery to IGCSE. The school, which is a part of the Educore Services group of schools, offers a holistic education, and aims to be especially strong not only in academic achievement but sport, outdoor pursuits and the performing arts.
Main Purpose of the Job

• Personal Assistant to the Head of Primary

Support the Head in dealing with parents, staff, and pupils.
Assist the Head is implementing sound administrative systems and policies including debtors, procurement, stock and petty cash.
Maintain staff records.

Qualifications Required

At least 2 years’ personal assistant/secretarial experience
Minimum Certificate in Secretarial studies or related field
Diploma in Business Administration or Social Science will be an added advantage.

Key Skills/attributes
The successful candidate will possess the following key skills:

Positive, friendly personality with the ability to make people feel welcome.
Proficiency with Microsoft office and the willingness to learn further applications required by the school.
Able to learn quickly, adjusting to a school environment.
Efficient and organised.
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Proactive, with the ability to work using one’s own initiative. Personal qualities of integrity, team player, attentive to de-tail, goal oriented and able to multi-task
Good written and spoken English are essential.

A full CV and cover letter must be sent to: [email protected] with subject heading: SKAB School Administrator Maternity Cover
Closing date: 28/ 09/ 2022
Due to Educore Services’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal record.