Cambridge Academy Ethiopia Job Vacancy

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ABOUT CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY ETHIOPIA

Cambridge Academy Ethiopia is a premier international school committed to providing outstanding British curriculum education within a vibrant, multicultural community in Addis Ababa. We are dedicated to maintaining high standards of professionalism, accountability, and operational excellence as part of our continuous growth and COBIS accreditation journey.

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Job Position 1: AV / Technical Support Technician

PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or technical qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Electronics, IT, Sound Engineering, Theatre Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ relevant AV/event technical experience.
  • Practical experience with sound, microphones, presentation systems, and event AV.
  • Strong troubleshooting capability.
  • Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
  • Customer-service and teamwork orientation.

Desirable Attributes

  • Auditorium/theatre experience is highly desirable.

Job Title: Centre Manager – Recreational Facilities

PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Sports Management, Facility Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant management experience, preferably in hospitality, leisure, recreation, sports, club, entertainment, hotel, or multi-facility operations.
  • Demonstrated experience managing customer-facing operations.
  • Strong financial, commercial, and people-management capability.
  • Strong understanding of customer experience and service standards.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public events.

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience in event operations and commercial facility management is highly desirable.

Job Title: Duty Manager / Theatre & Events Lead

  • School: Cambridge Academy Ethiopia
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent – Shift Based
  • Required Number: 3 (Three)
  • Application Deadline: Within 7 working days from date of announcement
  • PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTSEssential Qualifications & Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Event Management, Facility Management, or a related discipline.
    • Minimum 2–3 years’ relevant experience in hotel, hospitality, recreation, events, entertainment, sports, or facility operations.
    • Practical event coordination experience.
    • Strong customer-service orientation.
    • Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and events.
    • Good written and verbal communication skills.
    • Calm and professional approach to incidents and customer escalations.

Job Title: Facilities / Maintenance Technician

  • School: Cambridge Academy Ethiopia
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent – Shift Based
  • Required Number: 2 (Two)
  • Application Deadline: Within 7 working days from date of announcement
  • PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTSEssential Qualifications & Experience
    • Technical diploma/certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, Building Maintenance, or a related discipline.
    • Minimum 2 years’ relevant facilities/maintenance experience.
    • Good troubleshooting and practical problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
    • Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
    • Willingness to work outside normal school hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays where required.

    Desirable Attributes

    • Multi-skilled maintenance capability is preferred.
    • Experience in institutional, hotel, commercial, or large-facility environments is an advantage.

Job Title: Personal Assistant to Head of Primary and Early Years School

  • School: Cambridge Academy Ethiopia
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Required Number: 1 (One)
  • Application Deadline: Within 7 working days from date of announcement
  • PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTSEssential Qualifications & Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Communications, English, Education, or a related field.
    • Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Senior Administrator, preferably in an international school or educational setting.
    • Outstanding written and spoken English (near-native or equivalent professional fluency).
    • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
    • Strong minute-taking, proofreading, and editing skills.
    • High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
    • Excellent organisational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
    • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
    • Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
    • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

    Desirable Attributes

    • Experience working in a British curriculum or international school environment.
    • Familiarity with school management information systems (e.g., Mograsys).
    • Formal secretarial or PA qualification.
    • Experience supporting senior leadership in an educational setting.
    • Knowledge of Early Years and Primary school operations.

Job Title: Primary School Librarian

  • School: Cambridge Academy Ethiopia
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Required Number: 1 (One)
  • Application Deadline: Within 7 working days from date of announcement

PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science, Education, English, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant school library experience, preferably in a primary or international school setting.
  • Outstanding written and spoken English.
  • Strong knowledge of children’s literature and reading development.
  • Experience with library management systems and digital catalogues.
  • Excellent organisational, IT, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and parents.

Desirable Attributes

    • Teaching qualification or professional library certification.
    • Experience with the British curriculum or COBIS-accredited schools.
    • Experience working in Early Years or Primary education.
    • Familiarity with library software such as Oliver, Accelerated Reader, or similar systems.

Job Title: Sports / Basketball Coordinator

  • School: Cambridge Academy Ethiopia
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Required Number: 2 (Two)
  • Application Deadline: Within 7 working days from date of announcement

PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Business, Hospitality, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in sports, recreation, hospitality, events, or facility operations.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Customer-service and commercial orientation.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Desirable Attributes

    • Basketball experience is highly desirable.
    • Experience coordinating tournaments, academies, clubs, or sports programmes preferred.

Job Title: Lifeguard

  • School: Cambridge Academy Ethiopia
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent – Shift Based
  • Required Number: 3 (Three)
  • Application Deadline: Within 7 working days from date of announcement

PERSON SPECIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Recognised lifeguard certification.
  • Strong swimming and rescue capability.
  • High level of alertness and responsibility.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective during emergencies.

Desirable Attributes

    • Current first-aid/CPR certification preferred or required according to CAE operating standards.
    • Previous swimming-pool lifeguard experience preferred.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application package as a single PDF document containing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v4XP8fuCALbzRgUt4w9p4gHEOSL3IuOV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108050534850595632006&rtpof=true&sd=true

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Cover letter explaining suitability for the role.

Copies of academic and professional credentials.

Please email your application to: cae-careers@cambridgeethiopia.org

Subject Line: Application: Lifeguard – [Your Name]

Important Notes:

Cambridge Academy Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.