School Receptionist (Yishun-Secondary School)

Sunnyhill Ace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) seeks a pleasant, mature School Receptionist to manage the front counter and perform essential administrative tasks for visitors, students, and staff.

The role requires bilingual English/Mandarin communication, basic Word/Excel skills, and prior experience in a school office or front desk setting. The position offers a daytime schedule with weekends and public holidays off.

Qualifications

• Secondary education required.
• Able to speak, read, and write English and Mandarin effectively.
• Proficient with basic productivity software (Word/Excel).
• Experience in a local school office or front desk preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the General Office reception counter, answer calls, and route queries.
• Greet walk-in parents, vendors, and visitors warmly.
• Assist with simple data entry, filing, and photocopying as needed.
• Coordinate parent notifications or early dismissal per school guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

Secondary School Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Hours & Calendar

• Mondays to Fridays: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break).
• Rest Days: Service is strictly not required on Saturdays, Sundays, gazetted public holidays, and protected time during official school holidays.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a pleasant, mature, and customer-oriented School Receptionist to run the front counter and handle vital administrative functions at Chung Cheng High School (Yishun). You will serve as the primary point of contact for the campus, providing excellent service to visitors, students, and staff.

1. Front Desk & Counter Management

• Professional operations of the General Office reception counter, including answering all incoming telephone calls and routing queries efficiently.
• Warmly greet and attend to walk-in parents, vendors, public visitors, and courier deliveries.

2. Student Welfare & Safety Support

• Attend to students who visit the General Office counter, including managing administrative care for students who are sick or injured.
• Coordinate parent notifications or early dismissal protocols according to standard school guidelines.

3. General Office Administration

• Perform essential office administration tasks, including simple data entry, sorting, systematic filing, and document photocopying.
• Provide administrative backup and handle any other operational matters as directed by school leaders.

Job Requirements

• Education: Minimally completed a Secondary School Education.
• Language Skills: Preferably bilingual; able to speak, read, and write effectively in both English and Mandarin to handle inquiries from a diverse group of visitors and parents.
• Technical Literacy: Preferably skilled in using basic productivity software, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience: Prior relevant working experience within a local school office environment or institutional front desk setting is highly preferred.
• Personal Attributes: Possess a pleasant, warm, and mature disposition with strong active listening and interpersonal communication capabilities.