PA to Head of Primary

Job Posting Date: 15 Sept 2026

Location:

Abu Dhabi, AE

Job

School:
The British International School Abu Dhabi

Company:
Nord Anglia Education

The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint a PA to Head of Primary to join a well-established, supportive team in a highly successful school. The closing date for applications is 30th September 2026.

PA to Head of Primary will provide high-level executive, administrative and strategic support to the Head of Primary, ensuring effective organisation, communication and coordination across the Primary School. The post holder will support school improvement priorities, streamline systems and processes, coordinate key projects and strengthen stakeholder engagement, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the school. This is a highly collaborative role that requires initiative, flexibility and a solutions-focused approach.

The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the Primary Leadership Team and to the overall experience of staff, pupils and families by ensuring that the Primary School operates in an organised, responsive and professional manner.

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, the only school in the world to do so.

To learn more about our school, please visit

As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Head Teacher/Principal/Line Manager.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.