Receptionist | Emiratization
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About the Role
Deira International School in Dubai seeks a Receptionist (Emiratization) to be the welcoming face of the school. The role involves managing front desk tasks, providing excellent customer service, and supporting school events.
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Responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff, and students
- Provide excellent customer service reflecting school values
- Manage front desk tasks including calls, emails, sign ins, and enquiries
- Support safeguarding procedures for all visitors
- Communicate clearly with parents and staff
- Maintain accurate reception records and systems
- Work as part of a supportive Front of House team
- Handle information with discretion and professionalism
- Support school events and community activities
- Stay calm and organised in a busy environment
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies
Requirements
- Emiratization (UAE national)
- Warm, professional, approachable manner
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Positive, calm, organised approach
- Strong teamwork skills
- Good attention to detail
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The School
- Deira International School (DIS) is an Outstanding BSO and KHDA rated, award winning school located in Festival City, Dubai.
- Students aged 3–18, not for profit, part of Al Futtaim Education Foundation.
- Diverse student body representing over 90 nationalities.
The Role: Receptionist (Emiratization)
- We are pleased to invite applications for the role of Receptionist (Emiratization) at Deira International School.
- This is a wonderful opportunity to be the welcoming face of a vibrant school community.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff, and students.
- Provide excellent customer service reflecting school values.
- Manage front desk tasks including calls, emails, sign ins, and enquiries.
- Support safeguarding procedures for all visitors.
- Communicate clearly with parents and staff.
- Maintain accurate reception records and systems.
- Work as part of a supportive Front of House team.
- Handle information with discretion and professionalism.
- Support school events and community activities.
- Stay calm and organised in a busy environment.
- Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies.
What We Are Looking For
- A Emiratization who enjoys working with people.
- A warm, professional, approachable manner.
- Strong communication skills.
- Commitment to excellent customer service.
- A positive, calm, organised approach.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Pride in being the first smile people see.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave of 37 days per year.
- Reduced working hours during school holidays.
- Access to Al Futtaim Group employee discount programme.
- Benefits across the wider Al Futtaim Group.
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