School Receptionist - Front Office
Posted date [2026-06-04]
(ID: 45994)
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LEAMS Education is a leading K-12 educational organization in the United Arab Emirates, with over 40 years of experience in nurturing future leaders through quality education. Founded by Mr. Abdul Lahir Hasan, LEAMS operates five campuses in Dubai and serves over 10,000 students from more than 50 nationalities. The organization employs between 51 and 200 staff members and generates an estimated revenue of $11M to $100M. LEAMS Education offers a range of services, including the delivery of UK and CBSE curricula, and emphasizes technology-driven learning. Its state-of-the-art facilities feature STEAM labs, robotics projects, and well-being centers, supporting both academic and personal growth. The schools under LEAMS include Apple International School, The Oxford School, The Indian Academy, and Apple International Community School, each providing diverse educational programs and inclusive learning environments. LEAMS is committed to accessibility and high-quality education, aiming to empower students to lead with innovation and resilience.([Apollo][1]) For the latest job opportunities at LEAMS Education, please visit careersingulf.com.... |
Job Description and Requirements
School Receptionist - Front OfficeJob Snapshot
Role: School Receptionist - Front Office
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Administration
Experience: Minimum 2 years in receptionist, front office, or school administration
Job Type: Full-time
Joining: Immediate joiner preferred
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Education
Function: Administration
Salary: 3500-4500 monthly
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Female
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Visa Status: Own visa required - husband or father sponsorship
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
School Receptionist - Front Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full-time Education sector role for a professional, welcoming, and well-organized candidate who can manage front desk operations, parent communication, visitor handling, student records, and daily school administration. This position is ideal for an immediate joiner on own visa who has strong communication skills, a pleasant personality, and experience supporting a busy school reception or administrative office.
Role Context
The School Receptionist - Front Office will act as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, visitors, and external callers. The role requires a calm, courteous, and efficient approach to handling front office communication, visitor coordination, student documentation, admissions support, and routine administrative tasks. The successful candidate will help maintain a professional school environment while supporting smooth communication between parents, teachers, and the administration team.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcome visitors, parents, students, and staff in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner.
* Manage the school reception area and ensure a positive first impression for all visitors.
* Answer incoming calls, respond to emails, handle inquiries, and route messages to the appropriate staff members.
* Maintain visitor logs and support school security procedures by following entry and access protocols.
* Assist with student registration, admissions paperwork, document collection, and record updates.
* Support front office administrative tasks including filing, photocopying, scanning, data entry, and document organization.
* Coordinate incoming and outgoing courier services, school mail, and official correspondence.
* Update and maintain school records, student files, and information in the student management system.
* Support communication between parents, teachers, administrative staff, and school leadership.
* Assist with appointment scheduling, parent meetings, school events, and front desk coordination.
* Maintain confidentiality when handling student, parent, and staff information.
* Provide general administrative assistance to the school office and complete assigned tasks from school administration.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a receptionist, front office, customer service, or administrative role.
* Previous experience in a school, nursery, training institute, or educational environment is preferred.
* Candidate must be on own visa under husband or father sponsorship.
* Immediate joiner preferred.
* Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
* Arabic language skills will be an added advantage.
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities.
* Professional appearance, polite communication style, and friendly front desk manner.
* Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced school environment.
* Familiarity with school administration systems or student information systems is an advantage.
* Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information responsibly.
Skills Set
* School reception
* Front office administration
* Parent communication
* Visitor management
* Call handling
* Email coordination
* Student registration support
* Admissions documentation
* Student records management
* MS Office
* Data entry
* Filing and document control
* Appointment scheduling
* School event support
* Courier coordination
* Customer service
* Multitasking
* Confidentiality
* English communication
* School administration systems
Why Join Us
This is a suitable opportunity for a School Receptionist - Front Office professional seeking a full-time role in Dubai’s Education sector with an established school environment. The role offers direct interaction with students, parents, and school staff, while providing valuable experience in school administration, admissions support, front desk operations, and parent-facing communication.
About the Company
LEAMS Education is a Dubai-based education group supporting schools with a strong focus on academic quality, student development, parent engagement, and well-managed campus operations. The organization provides a structured and professional school environment where administrative and academic teams work together to deliver a positive learning experience for students and families across Dubai.
