School Vacancies

Lighthouse Primary & Secondary School MA

People and Talent Assistant / Coordinator

Start Date: 05/01/2027 | Closing Date: 31/10/2026

Job Summary/Key Duties:

Lighthouse is a dynamic workplace; this description of the roles and responsibilities of any post is illustrative and may not be comprehensive. Lighthouse supports a team environment. Therefore, although this list broadly describes the post’s duties, it is expected that every employee will be willing to help with other tasks whether asked or not.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2026
Anticipated Interview period: 5-10 November 2026
Anticipated Start Date: 5 January 2027

The People & Talent Officer (P&TO) is integral to the sound functioning of the school as well as the school’s Strategic Plan; the key performance indicators of this post are aligned with the Strategic Plan.

Job Description

Support the People & Talent Lead in administrative aspects such as managing employee documentation (contracts, certificates, work permits, staff files.);, developing and ensuring adherence to policies and standardised procedures; and accurately recording required training, promotions, illness, and leave
Act as first port of call for any human resource-related questions or concerns and refer staff to relevant policy for answers as applicable
Assists with filing (electronic and paper) all people and talent related documents
Assists the People & Talent Lead to track all review dates and ensure that managers perform timely reviews, permit and contract renewals
As part of the recruitment team, be an integral part of the the hiring process and compliance with the online hiring system (SchoolAlly); draft contracts and job descriptions and conduct initial interviews as part of shortlisting
Provide relevant counsel and data on recruitment to management for greater efficiency
For expatriate employees, coordinate arrival logistics, work permits and initial support
Ensure any sending organisation agreements are secured as needed

Assists employee wellness initiatives such as staff buddies, prayer groups, monthly staff socials, end-of-year party and other initiatives to help staff members as may arise
Assist with the coordination of the annual Staff Conference
Assist with communication of the most recent developments and reminders, such as safety regulations, calendar/schedule changes, any other significant event affecting employees.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field and at least 1 years’ experience in the field of human resources
• Familiarity with Mauritian regulations and context; educational sector experience is a plus
• Curiosity and interest in continuous learning in the fields of human resources and education
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English; French and Creole language a bonus
• Understanding and adherence to strict confidentiality requirements of the role
• Works autonomously and effectively in an environment where it is important that time is used efficiently, honestly and resourcefully
• Works collaboratively and effectively in a cross-cultural context
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and outstanding interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills; garners the trust of all staff members while implementing the whole-school vision

Additional Information:

Working Days/Hours

The P&T is a full-time, on-site role.  The hours of work shall be Monday to Friday, 7:20 am to 4:00 pm.  This role follows the non-teaching staff calendar of working days and leave procedures.

How to Apply
If interested, click HERE to apply for this position. https://www.lighthouse.edu.mu/join-us/