School Receptionist - Front Desk
Posted date [2026-05-31]
(ID: 45799)
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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 DeskJob Snapshot
Role: School Receptionist - Front Desk
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Front Desk-Reception
Experience: Minimum 2 years of receptionist or front office experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
School Receptionist - Front Desk in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full-time Primary-Secondary Education hiring opportunity for a professional front office candidate who can manage parent communication, visitor handling, student administration support, and daily school reception operations. This role is ideal for an organized and approachable receptionist with strong English communication skills, good MS Office knowledge, and the ability to maintain a welcoming and efficient school front desk environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Front Desk-Reception
Salary: 4000-6000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Visa Status: Own visa required, husband or father-sponsored preferred
Joining: Immediate joiner preferred
Role Context
The School Receptionist - Front Desk will act as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors while supporting the smooth flow of communication across the school. The role contributes directly to parent experience, student service, front office coordination, and administrative accuracy by ensuring that calls, inquiries, records, appointments, and visitor procedures are handled professionally and on time.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcome parents, students, staff, and visitors with a polite, professional, and helpful approach.
* Manage incoming calls, emails, and front desk inquiries, then direct messages to the appropriate school team.
* Maintain accurate visitor logs and support school entry procedures in line with safety and security expectations.
* Assist with student registration, admissions coordination, document collection, and record filing.
* Update student information, school records, and front office data with accuracy and confidentiality.
* Support communication between parents, teachers, administrative staff, and school leadership.
* Handle routine clerical tasks including filing, photocopying, scanning, data entry, and document preparation.
* Coordinate courier services, incoming mail, outgoing correspondence, and front office deliveries.
* Assist with scheduling appointments, parent meetings, school activities, and administrative calendars.
* Keep the reception area organized, presentable, and ready to support daily school operations.
* Perform additional administrative duties assigned by the school administration team.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a receptionist, front desk, or administrative support role.
* Previous experience in a school, nursery, training center, or education environment is preferred.
* Candidate must be on own visa, preferably husband or father-sponsored.
* Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
* Arabic communication skills will be an added advantage.
* Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Confident handling calls, visitors, parents, and school-related inquiries in a professional manner.
* Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple front office tasks during busy school hours.
* Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.
* Familiarity with school administrative systems or student information systems is an advantage.
* Immediate availability will be preferred.
Skills Set
* Front desk operations
* School reception
* Parent communication
* Visitor handling
* Telephone etiquette
* Email correspondence
* Student records support
* Admissions documentation
* Filing and data entry
* MS Word
* MS Excel
* MS Outlook
* Appointment scheduling
* Courier coordination
* School administration support
* Student information systems
* Office organization
* Multitasking
* English communication
* Arabic language advantage
Why Join Us
This role offers a stable full-time opportunity within Dubai’s active Primary-Secondary Education sector, where organized front office professionals are essential to smooth school operations and positive parent engagement. The position provides exposure to school administration, admissions support, student services, and daily communication workflows, making it a strong fit for candidates who enjoy structured administrative work in a people-focused education environment.
About the Company
LEAMS Education supports quality school operations in Dubai through dedicated academic, administrative, and student service teams. The organization values professional communication, efficient school systems, and a welcoming environment for students, parents, staff, and visitors, offering administrative professionals the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to daily education services.
