We are recruiting for the post of Senior School Administrator - Co-curricular. This important role focuses on providing high-quality, professional and responsive administrative support to the Senior School. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), teaching staff and the Office Manager, the Senior School Administrator will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school and ensure that administrative processes are efficient, accurate and well-organised.

Reporting to the Office Manager, the role requires excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. The successful candidate will be proactive, reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a busy administrative team.

This is a local hire, full-year position, meaning work will be carried out during both term time and school holidays. A generous leave allowance is included.

Before submitting an application, please read the Job Description, which outlines the full duties and responsibilities of the role. Applicants must be able to read, write and speak English to a very high standard.

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Senior School Campus

Hours: 7:30 - 15:00 Sunday - Thursday. Some flexibility may be required, for example before or after school hours, or during busy periods. 

Contract Type: Local hire, non term-time only position. No additional benefits. Vacation will be to suit workload with a generous leave allowance.  

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience in administrative roles involving coordination, scheduling or event planning
• Demonstrable experience managing complex logistical processes, preferable within a school, college or similarly fast-paced organisation.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information in line with data protection requirements
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to support meetings, travel preparations and administrative tasks as required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate clearly with parents, students, staff and external parties.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in student data, travel documentation, safeguarding lists and trip records.
• Calm under pressure and able to respond effectively during peak times, incidents or urgent changes.
• Approachable, supportive and able to build positive relationships across the school community.

• A commitment to the values of the School and to the happiness, well-being, and success of all members of the school community.

Please note the following BEFORE you submit an application at St Christopher’s 

For our support-staff vacancies, we require that applicants are already resident in Bahrain at the time of appointment 

Bahraini nationals must not be registered as owning any businesses or hold any company sponsorships 

Bahraini nationals preferred.

Non-Bahraini nationals must have a dependent visa through their spouse’s employer and your spouse must be registered with the LMRA 

In order to satisfy Ministry of Education requirements we will need a copy of your educational certificates - e.g. School Leavers Certificate: GCSE Certificate(s); A-level Certificate(s); Degree Certificate, with your School Leavers Certificate being the minimum that we can accept

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application, supporting statement and CV.  

Closing date: 07 December 2025

It is our policy to obtain two professional references.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.