Secretary to the Principal

Spectrum International School is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Secretary to the Principal to provide comprehensive administrative and executive support.

This role requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing accurate written and verbal translation between English, Russian, and Kazakh, ensuring clear and effective communication across the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Principal.
• Manage the Principal's calendar, appointments, meetings, and daily schedule.
• Handle incoming phone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Draft, proofread, and prepare official letters, reports, requests, presentations, and other documents.
• Provide accurate written and verbal translation between English, Russian, and Kazakh.
• Coordinate communication with staff, parents, government authorities, and external organizations.
• Maintain an efficient document management system, including registration, filing, archiving, and record-keeping.
• Organize meetings, prepare agendas, and record meeting minutes when required.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Carry out other administrative duties assigned by the Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Advanced proficiency in English, Russian, and Kazakh (spoken and written).
• Excellent translation and written communication skills in all three languages.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of responsibility, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Secretary, Office Administrator, or in a similar role is preferred.

We Offer

• Five-day working week.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a leading international school within a multicultural environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Staff transportation.
• Lunch provided by the employer.