Nova Pioneer School Receptionist Jobs in Kiambu
Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”.
It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 6 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade.
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Administrative Associate/Receptionist to provide services in administration, discharging clerical and secretarial duties that facilitate the smooth working of communication internally and externally, as directed by and in consultation with the Operations Department and the Office of The Principal and other such managers as may be designated.
This role has a strong element of Public Relations of the Schools, both internally and externally.
Our team culture is designed to reinforce our vision:
We model the growth mindset we want our students to embody: you are challenged every day and, as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life
We pursue excellence in every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly
We are radically open: we share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow
We put our students before our team, and our team before ourselves
We bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to everything we do
because joy fuels the hardest work and learning
Responsibilities
Live the Nova Culture
Perform a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities related to the administration of diverse programs and operations at the school.
Make and receive phone calls on the school’s telephone lines
Schedule meetings for The Principal in line with the diary
Facilitate the Public Relations function of the front office
Prepare documents ahead of internal meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
Prepare of documents ahead of external meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
Prepare documents for internal display on pin-boards or notice boards
Respond to routine correspondences and send out scheduled communications
Keep custody of the pupils’ attendance registers and any confidential documents on behalf of the Principal
Manage petty cash
Any other duties as assigned by your manager
Qualifications
A people-person with great memory and organizational skills
You love detail and accuracy
You have previous experience developing warm working relationships with parents, 3-10 year old children and teenagers.
You have 2-3 years’ experience in front office management
You have a Diploma or Degree in Office Administration and possess HR knowledge and skills
You reside in and around Juja/Thika Road/Ruiru or are willing to move in order to be close to work
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th March, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Nova Pioneer School Administrative Associate / Receptionist Jobs in Kiambu
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