Receptionist Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

Job Detail

Job ID 8685
Career Level Fresh
Experience Fresh
Gender Female|Male

Job Description

Receptionist at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is responsible to support the smooth running of the School, in particular the Senior Management Teams. Receptionists are expected to reflect the ethos of the school through their willingness to help out with administrative tasks as laid out in, but not limited to.

Responsibilities of Receptionist

Act as the first point of contact for enquiries and telephone calls coming into the school.
Assist with updating the school’s databases, including the parental messaging system.
Ensure that messages are passed appropriately to members of staff and children.
Meet and greet visitors and parents, ensuring a warm welcome.
Assist with the preparation, distribution, and mailing of written communication from the Head, Deputy Head, and staff to parents and the wider community.
Answer electronic mail efficiently and accurately.
Update and maintain the school’s daily register, including logging it on eSIS.
Assist in maintaining the School’s daily fire register, including signing in/out of students and staff.
Act as the first point of contact for the School’s missing child and emergency response policies.
Liaison between School’s third party service providers and parents.
Issue temporary guardian passes via Evotix system after verifying guardian’s details.

Job Requirements of Receptionist

Degree in Business Administration (Desirable), University/college degree is an asset, Certificate in Business Administration or related (essential).
2 to 3 years of relevant experience in an office environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and business communication.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

Strong interpersonal skills are an essential requirement, as are warmth of personality and an interest in the welfare of children.
An excellent telephone manner is required along with a discrete personable temperament.
Methodical thinker and detailed proficiency.
Thorough understanding of clerical and secretarial principles.
Strong knowledge of database and tracking systems.
The post holder should be comfortable with the ethos of an independent school and enjoy working with children aged 3 to 18 years.
English language skill (Arabic is a plus).