Receptionist (UAE National) - For Immediate Start- Al Shohub Private School

Job Title: Receptionist - UAE National (Immediate Start)

Location: Al Shohub Private School, Abu Dhabi

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Receptionist to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Al Shohub Private School is a British curriculum school located in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, founded in 1999 to provide exceptional education in the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Deliver high-quality customer service to all visitors and staff, representing the school in a professional manner.
• Greet visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Have a strong knowledge of key information about the school.
• Offer guidance and assistance to parents through the student registration and admission process.
• Provide general clerical/administrative support (e.g., updating attendance registers, photocopying, filing).
• Undertake word-processing and other IT-based tasks (e.g., database, excel, Internet research).
• Produce lists/information/data as required.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls professionally.
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable.
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Assist Admissions team with in-bound and out-bound calls.
• Log admissions enquiries into the MIS database.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties as needed.
• Arrange transportation for visitors when required.
• Provide accurate information about the schools, including curriculum and tuition fees.
• Respond to telephone calls and enquiries courteously.
• Assist with tasks assigned by the management team.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an equivalent field.

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer-focused role in the region.
• Experience in the education field is preferred.

Job Knowledge & Skills:

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Arabic speaker is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills for daily contact with parents in a diverse environment.
• Excellent office management skills.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage UAE Nationals to apply.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.