Receptionist for Main School Site at Safa Community

3 weeks ago

UAE, United Arab Emirates Safa Community School Full time

Safa Community School

United Arab Emirates
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:

- Safa Community School salary scale. Salary dependent on experience. UAE local contract.
- Job type:

- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:

- Immediate
- 30 November 2023

**Job description**:
**POST: Receptionist for Main School Site - Safa Community School, Dubai**:
**Receptionist responsibilities include**:

- Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately.
- Answer incoming telephone calls, screening and forward to the appropriate personnel or department. Takes accurate messages if required and relay information to relevant stakeholders in a concise and timely manner
- Confidently answer frequently asked questions with accurate information as the first point of contact for all parent, staff and visitor enquiries.
- Provide administrative support across the organisation.
- Deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner while streamlining office operations.
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures).
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges).
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as booking tours, disseminating information correctly, assisting parents with any queries as best possible.
- Manage students who arrive late or leave early in the day.
- Assist with dealing with lost property.
- Support admissions with new parent access passes and other administrative duties as requested.

**Essential Requirements and Skills**:

- Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, or similar role. Minimum of two years in this kind of role. Experience of working in a school is a definite plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite - this is an essential requirement.
- Hands-on experience with office equipment.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- Confident and friendly personality.
- Demonstrate personal dynamism, energy, and enthusiasm.
- Excellent and fluent command of written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise - solution focused.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Multitasking and stress-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, are essential for this position.
- Positive customer service attitude, able to gracefully assist with complaints.
- Work without supervision completing required tasks to a high quality and standard.
- Team Player who adds to the collaborative culture of the school.
- Positive attitude, flexible and adaptable.
- Humility and humour - An ability to work hard but have fun.
- Excellent attendance and time-keeping record.

**Education**:
**_ Due to regulations, we can only employ individuals with a minimum of High School education or a degree._**

**Application Process**:

- Submit a full resume / CV.
- Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.

**_**_
Important Notice_**

**About **Safa Community School**:

- _ Safa Community School_
- _ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, (E311 Road)_
- _ Dubai_
- _ United Arab Emirates_
- +971 385 1810_

The parent body is largely Expats with around 35% from the UK. The school has established a reputation for being a friendly, warm and community-orientated school where staff, parents, and students have positive relationships.

Staff are experienced, and the school offers enormous promotion and professional development opportunities due to its rapid growth and philosophy to further the careers of all staff. Facilities are outstanding and the new buildings allow staff to work in light, large and purpose-built facilities. The school boasts a number of science labs, DT and art specialist rooms, a music facility, a large theatre, and extensive sports facilities. Secondary classrooms are modern, bright, and airy.

Value Added Results are exceptional in external examinations. The school offers GCSEs, IGCSE's, A-Levels, International A-Levels, and BTECs.

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