PA to Principal - Qatar

Location: Etqan Global Academy, Doha, Qatar 

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to the Principal to join Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar.

We are looking for someone to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Principal, ensuring the efficient and professional operation of the Principal’s office. You will act as a key liaison between the Principal, school leadership, staff, parents, and external stakeholders, ensuring communication flows effectively and confidential matters are handled with discretion.

The role:

We seek an individual to join as a Personal Assistant to the Principal where your focus will be:

• Providing full administrative and organisational support to the Principal

• Managing the Principal’s diary, scheduling meetings, appointments, and school events

• Preparing agendas, briefing materials, reports, and presentations

• Managing incoming communications and ensuring timely responses

• Maintaining accurate records of meetings, actions, and follow-ups

• Acting as the first point of contact for the Principal’s office

• Coordinating communication between the Principal and internal and external stakeholders

• Drafting correspondence, announcements, and formal communications

• Organising and coordinating meetings, leadership briefings, and school events

• Supporting the planning and logistics of school events and leadership visits

• Maintaining organised filing systems and key documentation

• Supporting governance, reporting, and administrative processes

• Assisting the Senior Leadership Team with coordination of priorities and key actions

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or senior administrative role

• Experience working in a school or education environment (desirable)

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• High level of discretion and professionalism

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy leadership team

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders

Please see full job description here

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our collaborations with organisations such as UNICEF, MIT, IMG Academy and The Juilliard School place us at the forefront of educational thinking, creating life-changing opportunities for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a global, innovative and collaborative team.

To Apply

Applications must be submitted via the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks.