Senior School Secretary Full-Time

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is seeking a Senior School Secretary based in Matola.

Introduction

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is a certified IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, situated on a large campus in Matola, on the outskirts of Maputo. It is the third in a global network of Academies for exceptional girls and boys regardless of their socio-economic background, from Mozambique and across the globe. IB is a curriculum framework which challenges students to develop academic rigour, independent learning, inquiry and creative problem solving skills, promoting international awareness, social responsibility, open-mindedness and the high ethical standards.

The Academy is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth and is looking for a thoughtful, energetic and capable person to support the work of the Senior School Principal and the Head of Academy in pursuit of excellent standards. This important role is key to the success of the Academy. If you are looking for challenging, enjoyable and rewarding work, alongside a friendly and hardworking team, we would very much like to hear from you.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level;
• Experience of administrative work, family liaison or parental communication/liaison in a school;
• A deep understanding of, and connection with, Mozambican culture, traditions, values and society;
• Very good command of English and Portuguese – both written and oral;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact well and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and stakeholders within a diverse and pluralistic society;
• Proven ability to administer records and other sensitive information;
• Ability to reach out to stakeholders outside the Academy and win them for the vision and mission of the school;
• Ability to facilitate the training and professional development of colleagues so that they are better able to understand and act upon parent and student needs;
• An ability to develop and demonstrate a deep understanding of how to put into practice the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan for the Academies;
• A positive ”can do” attitude;
• A team player.

Important skills: multitasking, organisation and planning, very good communication skills, ability to interact with diverse school community and team members across the organisation, Microsoft office user knowledge.

How to Apply

Applications, presentation letter and CV , must be submitted to recruitment.maputo@agakhanacademies.org