JOB VACANCIES – NON-TEACHING STAFF

Merilebon Academy Uyo is recruiting suitably qualified, experienced, and dedicated individuals to join our growing team in the following positions:

1. SCHOOL NURSE

Responsibilities:

• Provide first aid and basic medical care to pupils, students, and staff.
• Monitor students who become unwell during school hours.
• Maintain accurate health and medical records.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Administer medication where authorised and in accordance with school policy.
• Promote good hygiene, health, and wellness practices across the school.
• Communicate appropriately with parents/guardians regarding students’ health concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped sick bay.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification; additional relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Valid professional registration/licence.
• Previous experience working with children or in a school environment is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, compassionate, responsible, and able to respond effectively in emergencies.

2. SCHOOL SECRETARY

Responsibilities:

• Manage the school’s front office and administrative duties.
• Receive visitors, parents, and telephone enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate records, files, correspondence, and school documents.
• Prepare letters, reports, notices, and other official documents.
• Assist with student admissions and registration processes.
• Manage appointments, meetings, and administrative schedules.
• Support communication between management, staff, parents, and students.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Perform other administrative duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• OND, HND, Bachelor’s Degree, or relevant qualification in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field.
• Previous administrative or school experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and other office applications.
• Excellent organisational and customer-service skills.
• Professional appearance, courteous attitude, and attention to detail.

3. SCHOOL DRIVERS

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport pupils, students, staff, and authorised persons as assigned.
• Operate school vehicles responsibly and in accordance with traffic regulations.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
• Keep vehicles clean and properly maintained.
• Report vehicle faults, accidents, or maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain punctuality and follow assigned routes and schedules.
• Ensure students board and alight from vehicles safely.
• Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements:

• Valid Nigerian driver’s licence appropriate for the vehicle operated.
• Proven driving experience; school-bus or commercial driving experience is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of roads and traffic regulations.
• Good knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Clean and responsible driving record.
• Must be punctual, reliable, patient, safety-conscious, and courteous.
• Ability to work with children and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.