Elementary School Administrator

Responsibilities

PA to Divisional Principal

• Manage the Divisional School Principals calendar and schedules, screening callers and arranging appointments and meetings, as directed

• Provide secretarial support to the Divisional School Principal, including but not limited to managing travel arrangements, filing, documentation, printing of documents, and claims

• Admin support for Teachers Observation Process and Hiring Process

• Details are to be discussed and refined with the Elementary School Principal

Divisional Administration

• Perform all office administrative support for the Principal and Divisional Leadership Team

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Division with a problem-solving mindset

• Printing of hall passes, signage, posters, and other classroom materials as instructed

• Lead the student registration to any school-sponsored external competitions (e.g., HK Schools Speech and Music Festival membership and application) and support application to other competitions as approved by the relevant Principals or Leads

• Liaise with teachers and parents to resolve attendance concerns

• Provide administrative support to students, including student records, attendance, and disciplinary matters

• Organize, document, and file the Divisional student files and records

• Work closely with the Divisional Principal, School Admin Manager, and the Head of Communications on any ad-hoc tasks requiring support, ensuring timely and accurate completion. This includes adapting to changing priorities and collaborating with team members to meet project goals effectively

• Support other school business needs during school breaks (e.g., Holiday Camps) as assigned by the Head of Communications

Event Coordination and Logistics

• Contribute to the schools event calendar by managing and maintaining the divisional academic events schedule

• Assist the Divisional leaders with the planning and logistics of academic events (e.g., assemblies, field trips, parties, sports days, swimming galas, competitions, productions, showcase, learning journeys, and graduations)

As a member of the School Office Team, the candidate is also expected to support and cover other office administration duties as needed. These include, but are not limited to:

• Support and cover for the Transport Officer (as needed) to coordinate the school transport service, ensuring smooth operation during arrival and dismissal

• Reception and help desk duties at the school reception desk, maintain the visitor log, issue and collect badges

• Provide excellent customer service as expected from a premium international school. Assist all guests, parents, students, and colleagues who approach the school office / reception desk.

• Monitor and manage student attendance and follow up with families when students are absent; including signing in students arriving late, signing students out when departing early, and overseeing students waiting to be picked up after school

• Office admin such as mail and courier arrangements, and managing the lost and found

Position Requirements

• At least 2 years of related working experience

• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills 

• Able to work independently with little or no supervision

• Well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work

• Excellent written and verbal English and Chinese, ability to speak Mandarin is a plus

  Proficiency in computer skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors degree or equivalent is required

Contacts

• Elementary School Principal

• Head of Communications and Community Engagement

• School Admin Manager

• Regular interactions with staff, students, and parents

Working Conditions

• School Environment

• Will be required to work independently and as part of a collaborative team effort

• Working hours 7:00am to 4:30pm (or 7:30am to 4:30pm), Monday to Friday, plus occasional extended working hours to complete some projects and to support school-related events may be required

Terms of Employment

• Referee request: Required

• Background Check: Required

The job holders responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of School or indeed to the Regional CEO or Safeguarding Manager - Asia so that a referral can be made accordingly to the statutory services.

Information :

• Company : Flora Education Limited
• Position : Elementary School Administrator
• Location : Kowloon, Kowloon Peninsula
• Country : HK