School Receptionist & Front Desk Admin

Harrow International School Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow International School Dubai is seeking an exceptional Receptionist to join our founding team and help create a warm, welcoming, and highly professional experience for every member of our school community.

Reporting to the administration, you will greet visitors, answer calls, manage the switchboard, support the administrative team with Word and Excel, and assist in events while upholding safeguarding and data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar reception/administrative role.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Strong telephone manner and customer service skills.
• Highly organized and professional.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and register them following safeguarding procedures.
• Operate the school switchboard.
• Handle incoming phone and email inquiries from parents and public.
• Receive parcels and manage outgoing post.
• Create and distribute the daily briefing.
• Support administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Assist with school events and deadlines under pressure.
• Maintain data protection and confidentiality.

Skills

English proficiency

Telephone etiquette

Organizational skills

MS Office

Customer service

Professional appearance

Reception tasks

Education

General education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harrow International School Dubai is seeking an exceptional Receptionist to join our founding team and help create a warm, welcoming, and highly professional experience for every member of our school community.

Reporting to the administration, you will greet visitors, answer calls, manage the switchboard, support the administrative team with Word and Excel, and assist in events while upholding safeguarding and data protection standards.