School Administrator

Trident Educore Ngwerere is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of School Administrator for a start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be based at Trident Preparatory Lusaka (Ngwerere Road) opposite Bonanza Golf Estate in Lusaka. TPL is part of the exciting and ambitious educational establishment, catering for children from Nursery to Year 6. The school, which is part of the Trident 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.

The appointee will report to the Head Teacher, 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.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Personal Assistant to the Head of School

• Support the Head in dealing with parents, staff, and pupils.

• Assist the Head in implementing and maintaining sound administrative and financial 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 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 detail, goal oriented and able to multi-task

• Good written and spoken English are essential.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a full CV and copies of academic qualifications

Please complete the electronic application form by following this link:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a full CV and copies of academic qualifications