JOB TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - ACADEMIC
Links to: Heads of School
WHO ARE WE?
Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We are one big family, striving to create an honest and open community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues. You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.
JOB DESCRIPTION
You will be the main administrative support for Heads of School in the school. You will establish excellent relationships with our parents and guardians and frequently communicate with home. On a daily basis you will support learners and be involved in the whole life of the school.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor attendance and lateness
- Liaise with families /guardians and outside agencies
- Record keeping
- Support our learners in their daily lives and with calendared events
- Ensure all duties are covered across the school as required
- Support Heads of School as directed
- Assist in arranging interviews for Heads of School
- Provide support with the administration of safeguarding learners
- Involvement in whole school events and activities as required.
- To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager/link
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Ability to work alongside adults and learners age 3-18 years
- Prior knowledge of child protection practice in Singapore an advantage
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent using different digital platforms
- Self directed and takes initiative
- Ability to take ownership of projects and see them through
- Creative approach to tasks where appropriate
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work cheerfully under pressure
- Ability to multitask
- Sense of humour
Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.
Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.
