School Front Desk & Admin Coordinator

Dubai British Foundation; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem seeks a courteous School Front Desk Assistant to be the first point of contact for parents, guests and staff. You will greet visitors, manage inquiries and support the administrative team with accuracy.

The role requires professionalism, confidentiality and the ability to work to deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is helpful, and you may assist with events and daily briefing.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors to the school and register them, following student protection procedures
• Operate the school switchboard
• Respond to telephone/email enquiries from parents and public
• Receive parcels and deliveries; rank outgoing post and arrange special deliveries when necessary
• Use Microsoft packages, particularly Word and Excel, to help support the school's administrative team
• Assist with all administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, etc.
• Assist in locating students when reported "missing" from class
• Understand data protection and confidentiality
• Create and distribute the school's daily briefing
• Work to deadlines in a calm and confident manner when under pressure
• Assist with school events such as Parent Open Days and School Performances.
• Carry out any such task as shall be deemed necessary to the smooth running of the school.
• Perform any other duty upon request

Job description

Taaleem seeks a courteous School Front Desk Assistant to be the first point of contact for parents, guests and staff. You will greet visitors, manage inquiries and support the administrative team with accuracy.

The role requires professionalism, confidentiality and the ability to work to deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is helpful, and you may assist with events and daily briefing.