Secretary

New Ideal Model School is an exceptional educational institution located in Jalingo, Taraba State that prepares students for success in their future careers and beyond. We believe in nurturing each child's potential while instilling values that will guide them throughout their lives. New Ideal Model School offers a seamless educational journey from early years to high school. In our Elementary, we embrace the Montessori curriculum, focusing on practical life, sensorial learning, mathematics, language, and cultural studies to cultivate a strong foundation for our pupils. This hands-on approach encourages curiosity and creativity, allowing our young learners to thrive. While in the secondary level, we combine thebestof both the British and Nigerian curricula to provide our students with a comprehensive and balanced education. Our commitment to academic excellence and personal growth ensures that our students develop the skills they need to become valuable citizens, self-reliant individuals, and effective leaders.

At New Ideal Model School, we provide total training for our students with a view to making them great in their future careers. Here, we nurture our students to love and honour their parents when they become adults: this is the expectation of all parents. The school’s aim is to develop a curriculum that builds on students’ experiences and helps all students to become successful learners, valuable citizens, self-reliant individuals, and effective leaders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Secretary

Location: Jalingo, Taraba Employment Type: Full-time

Core Responsibilities

Communication: Answer phone calls, direct inquiries, greet visitors, and manage incoming/outgoing emails and mail.

Scheduling: Manage calendars, book meeting rooms, schedule appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements.

Document Preparation: Draft letters, memos, reports, presentations, and meeting agendas.

Meeting Support: Attend meetings, record accurate minutes, and track action items.

Record Keeping: Maintain physical and digital filing systems, databases, and office expense records.

Office Coordination: Monitor office supply inventory and liaise with vendors or clients.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma, OND, HND, or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and office equipment (copiers, multi-line phones).

Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, time management, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and high discretion with confidential information.