Receptionist | UAE National
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About the Role
Deira International School seeks a warm and professional UAE National Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the school. You will manage front desk activities, provide excellent customer service to visitors, parents, and staff, and support school events.
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Responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff, and students, offering a friendly and professional presence.
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring every interaction reflects the school's values.
- Manage front desk activities including phone calls, emails, visitor sign in, and general enquiries.
- Support safeguarding procedures by ensuring all visitors are appropriately registered.
- Maintain accurate records and day to day reception systems.
- Support school events, open days, and community activities.
- Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies.
Requirements
- UAE National
- Warm, approachable, and professional manner
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Positive, can do attitude
- Strong teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
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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.
- DIS is a not for profit school part of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation, serving students aged 3–18.
- The school has a diverse student body representing over 90 nationalities.
The Role: Receptionist (UAE National)
- We are inviting applications for the role of Receptionist (UAE National) 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, offering a friendly, professional, and welcoming presence.
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring every interaction reflects the warmth and values of the school.
- Manage front desk activities including phone calls, emails, visitor sign in, and general enquiries.
- Support safeguarding procedures by ensuring all visitors are appropriately registered and guided.
- Communicate clearly and promptly with parents and staff across the school.
- Maintain accurate records and day to day reception systems.
- Work closely with colleagues as part of a supportive Front of House team.
- Handle information with care, discretion, and professionalism.
- Support school events, open days, and community activities.
- Stay calm, organised, and helpful in a busy school environment.
- Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies.
What We Are Looking For
- A UAE National who enjoys working with people and being part of a school community.
- A naturally warm, approachable, and professional manner.
- Strong communication skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of people.
- A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service every day.
- A positive, can do attitude with the ability to stay calm and organised under pressure.
- Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues.
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Someone who takes pride in being the first smile people see when they walk into the school.
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