Receptionist

Job description / Role

Job overview

Arcadia Global School Al Furjan is seeking to appoint an experienced receptionist who can join us immediately. The ideal candidate should manage the day-to-day FOH administrative tasks and maintain open lines of communication to the parents to ensure their concerns are handled effectively and in a timely manner.

Arcadia Global School Al Furjan is a new high quality British curriculum school. The school’s aspiration is to be the inclusive school of choice for parents within the Al Furjan community and beyond, where every student is happy, positive, and thriving academically, socially and emotionally.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a receptionist role, ideally within an educational setting, is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)

Core responsibilities and expectations

Please note that this is a broad oversight of the main responsibilities, and the full job description will include additional details.

• Greet and assist visitors, parents, and students in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer and direct phone calls, taking messages as needed
• Assist Parents Relations Executive with student attendance
• Liaise between school IT department and parents/students for iPads and parental access cards
• Manage the school's front desk, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment
• Support with administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and correspondence
• Coordinate with school staff to ensure smooth communication and visitor flow
• Always demonstrate, model, and advocate the AGS values

In accordance with the new KHDA regulations, AGS will obtain two professional references, including one from the most recent employer. All schools in Dubai are legally obliged to provide references to other schools in Dubai when a safeguarding reference is requested.

Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced background checks in accordance with our safer recruitment policy.