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PRE-SCHOOL ADMIN ASSISTANT (School Secretary)

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Cullinan Full-day Full-time

Description:

PEN operates an Early Childhood Development Centre situated in the Pretoria CBD, named EduPEN ECD Centre, for children aged 3 months to 6 years.

The purpose of the role is to provide administrative support to the school principal and staff and act as a point of contact for students, parents, and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities include communication, record-keeping and administrative support.

Your:

  • Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in administration. Competencies/Requirements: Knowledge of business administration, and staff management. Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, problem solve and manage time effectively. Excellent written and verbal skills in English Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork and conflict resolution ability. Attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Physical and mental ability to respond quickly to emergencies in a preschool setting. Knowledge of early childhood development and educational best practices (advantageous). Police clearance. Drivers license (Advantageous).

Will enable you to:

Administrative Support: Ensure that the preschool's administration is always in order and up-to-date to ensure smooth and efficient functioning. Manage learner enrolment and maintain records. Coordinate communication between staff and parents by assisting with professional formatting of letters and other forms of communication. Process, track and follow up on school fee payments. Assist with financial reporting. Assist with marketing and social media. Parent and Community Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for parents regarding school policies, events, and child progress. Parents are our clients, and professional conduct is always required in person and over the telephone. Organise parent-teacher meetings, special events, and community outreach activities. Address any concerns or enquiries from parents in a timely and professional manner. Compliance and Safety: Ensure that the preschool operates in compliance with all licensing regulations, health, and safety standards. Oversee kitchen, cleaning and maintenance of property to maintain a clean and safe environment for children and staff. Assist the principal in administration requirements related to school registration, as prescribed by the DBE. Ensure the implementation of PENs policies and procedures for finance, human resources and monitoring and evaluation and work closely with PENs head office.
17 Feb 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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