School Secretary

School Secretary

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK)

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor (NAISAK) is looking to appoint an outstanding MAC Support Assistant to join a well-established and supportive Marketing, Admissions and Communications (MAC) team in a highly successful and growing school. The MAC Support Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting the marketing, admissions, and communications functions of the school. This multifaceted positions blends creativity with operational support, helping to produce brand-aligned content, manage social media platforms, support event promotions, and ensure a seamless experience for prospective and current families.

Excellent written and spoken English required. Bilingual expertise in Arabic and English preferred.

About the organization

Nord Anglia Education (NAE) is the world’s leading premium education organization, with more than 80 schools located across 30+ countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 80,000 students from kindergarten through the end of secondary school. We are committed to providing a world-class, safe and happy environment in which students can thrive and learn.

About the school

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor is a 3 - 18 through school with more than 1,250 pupils currently on roll. Our school resides in the town of Al Khor, 25 minutes north of Doha (the capital of Qatar). We educate both local and expat students through a bespoke and engaging Primary curriculum which draws on the National Curriculum of England as well as Qatar’s Ministry of Education curriculum.

About the role

The MAC Support Assistant at NAISAK supports the Marketing, Admissions, and Communications team by creating brand-aligned visual content, managing social media platforms, and promoting school events. The role also involves administrative support for the front desk, admissions, vendor coordination, and ensuring compliance with brand and safeguarding standards. It requires creativity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Collaborate with the Marketing Executive and Communications Manager to design and produce visual content for digital, print, and OOH campaigns, promotional materials, merchandise, and internal communication.
• Ensure all designs strictly adhere to Nord Anglia Education (NAE) brand guidelines and the Qatar Ministry of Education (MoEHE) standards.
• Create engaging content for the school’s social media channels, ensuring timely updates and consistent tone and visuals across all platforms.
• Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure timely and quality production of printed materials, digital media, and branded merchandise.
• Support high-quality videography and photography for internal and external use, maintaining a library of digital assets.
• Co-organize and promote school events by leading design tasks and social media marketing activities.
• Ensure all visual content involving students complies with NAE’s safeguarding policies and parental consent guidelines.
• Build and nurture relationships with community stakeholders and internal departments to support marketing partnerships and initiatives.
• Assist MAC team in various responsibilities, as needed.

Admissions & Administrative Support

• Aid the Admissions team with filing, record auditing, and general administrative coverage during peak periods.
• At times, provide phone and CRM outreach to prospective and current parents as part of customer engagement and retention strategies.
• Support front desk operations when needed, ensuring a warm, professional welcome to all visitors and callers.
• Assist MAC team in various responsibilities, as needed.

Compliance & Project Management

• Maintain project timelines for creative outputs, ensuring all marketing and communications materials are delivered on schedule.
• Cooperate in the preparation of marketing and admissions documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Assist MAC team in various responsibilities, as needed.

Skills and Competencies

The main skills required to endorse this role are:

• Strong graphic design and content creation skills using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or Canva.
• Proven ability to manage social media platforms effectively and creatively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Photography, videography, and basic video editing capabilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Resilient and flexible under pressure, especially during busy times.
• Hands-on approach with solid organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a keen ability to follow directions and deliver expected outcomes.
• Creative and technical thinking ability.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to different tasks at hand.

The desirable skills for this role are:

• Previous experience in a school or educational environment.
• Familiarity with brand design and adhering to guidelines.
• Understanding of CRM systems and school admissions processes.
• Experience of campaign development including creative materials.
• Advanced bilingual proficiency in both English and Arabic is preferable.

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application, and the details of two professional referees to recruitment@nais.qa.  

The closing date for application is Thursday 26th June.

Start Date: 1st July 2025

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.