Receptionist - Nursery Front Desk - Emirates British Nursery - GMG - Dubai, UAE

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 44,640 - 66,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribution to early childhood education

Stable role within a reputable education group

Supportive and child-focused educational environment

Job summary

Emirates British Nursery, a part of GMG Gulf in Dubai, is seeking a Receptionist to manage front desk operations and provide a welcoming environment for parents, visitors, and staff. This role plays a vital part in supporting communication and ensuring adherence to nursery standards.

The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role and exhibits strong organizational skills along with a friendly communication style. The position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable education group with a focus on early childhood development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front desk role, preferably within an education environment.
• Friendly and professional communication style.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to handle parents and visitors with patience and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors, and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Manage front desk operations and maintain a welcoming school environment.
• Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct queries to the appropriate staff members.
• Maintain visitor logs and ensure adherence to nursery security procedures.
• Support communication between parents, teachers, and management.
• Handle basic administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and document management.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and parent interactions.
• Ensure the reception area is organized, presentable, and well maintained at all times.
• Support nursery operations by coordinating messages, notices, and internal communication.

Skills

Front desk and visitor management

Customer and parent interaction

Telephone and email communication

Administrative support and data entry

MS Office proficiency

Time management and organization

Job description

Position Overview

The Receptionist role at Emirates British Nursery is responsible for managing front desk operations and serving as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff. This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming environment while supporting daily administrative and communication needs within the nursery in Dubai.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Education
• Function: Front Desk-Reception
• Salary: 4000-6000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Receptionist supports the smooth day-to-day functioning of Emirates British Nursery by handling front desk duties, managing inquiries, coordinating communication with parents, and ensuring a professional and friendly experience aligned with nursery standards and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors, and staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Manage front desk operations and maintain a welcoming school environment
• Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct queries to the appropriate staff members
• Maintain visitor logs and ensure adherence to nursery security procedures
• Support communication between parents, teachers, and management
• Handle basic administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and document management
• Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and parent interactions
• Ensure the reception area is organized, presentable, and well maintained at all times
• Support nursery operations by coordinating messages, notices, and internal communication

Ideal Profile

• Previous experience in a receptionist or front desk role, preferably within an education environment
• Friendly and professional communication style
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to handle parents and visitors with patience and professionalism
• Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality

Skills Set

• Front desk and visitor management
• Customer and parent interaction
• Telephone and email communication
• Administrative support and data entry
• MS Office proficiency
• Time management and organization

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a well-established British curriculum nursery in Dubai
• Supportive and child-focused educational environment
• Stable role within a reputable education group under GMG
• Professional workplace with structured policies and procedures
• Contribution to early childhood education and community engagement

About the Company

Emirates British Nursery is a leading early childhood education provider in Dubai, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework aligned with the British National Curriculum. As part of GMG, Emirates British Nursery has been delivering quality early years education since 2000, focusing on nurturing children's development through a balanced and structured learning approach in a safe and supportive environment.