School Front Desk & Admin Specialist

Dubai British School Jumeira; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem is seeking an on-site administrative assistant to welcome visitors, operate the school switchboard, and handle inquiries from parents and the public. The role includes delivering general admin duties, supporting events, and ensuring confidentiality and timely communications.

The candidate will use Word and Excel to assist the administrative team, manage post and deliveries, and help maintain smooth daily operations in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or frontline reception is desirable.
• Proficient in Word and Excel for admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and register them per protection procedures.
• Operate the school switchboard and answer calls.
• Respond to enquiries from parents and the public via phone/email.
• Receive parcels and manage outgoing post, arranging special deliveries.
• Assist with standard admin tasks: photocopying, filing, etc.
• Assist in locating students reported missing from class.
• Understand data protection and confidentiality.
• Create and distribute the daily briefing for the school.
• Support school events like Parent Open Days and performances.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Taaleem is seeking an on-site administrative assistant to welcome visitors, operate the school switchboard, and handle inquiries from parents and the public. The role includes delivering general admin duties, supporting events, and ensuring confidentiality and timely communications.

The candidate will use Word and Excel to assist the administrative team, manage post and deliveries, and help maintain smooth daily operations in a school environment.