School Calendar and Accreditation Specialist

Haileybury Astana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and police checks. Online searches will be done as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

Haileybury Astana School is Equal Opportunity Employer.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we will be conducting thorough online searches, extensive background checks, and collecting references.

Haileybury Astana is currently seeking a dedicated Junior School Receptionist.

Start date: Beginning of August 2026

We offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Annual Paid leave 30 calendar days

- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, work schedule

- Free and Healthy Breakfast & Lunches in School

- Free Transportation to School

- Medical Insurance coverage for staff and family members

- Professional Development opportunities

- International & Friendly environment

- Wellbeing programme

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage the whole-school academic calendar, ensuring it is accurate, up to date, and accessible to students, staff, and parents.
• Coordinate key school events, including examinations, parent-teacher conferences, INSET days, assemblies, CPD programmes, and other whole-school activities.
• Manage the school's SOCS calendar and provide logistical and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in planning meetings, events, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the planning, coordination, and submission of documentation required for school accreditations (e.g. CIS, COBIS, FOBISIA, IB), including coordinating accreditation visits and timelines.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and annual update of academic publications, including staff and parent handbooks.
• Communicate calendar updates and important school information to students, parents, and staff, and gather feedback to support the continuous improvement of school events and processes.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Senior Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in administration, project coordination, education, or a similar role, preferably within an international environment.
• Fluent English, Kazakh, and Russian (spoken and written).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Meet, etc.).
• Experience with calendar management systems (e.g. SOCS) is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

If you are interested in this position, please include the following information in your cover letter:

• Your earliest available start date.
• Your salary expectations in KZT

All the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by August 3rd