Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

About the role

The Receptionist will act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and students, ensuring a warm and professional experience throughout the school day. This is a maternity cover position based at the GEMS Founders School campus in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, providing information on a wide range of topics.
• Answer telephone calls courteously and direct inquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain and update the school visitor database accurately.
• Collaborate closely with the front‑of‑house team and attend regular staff meetings.
• Participate in school committees as required.

Required profile

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a front‑of‑house or customer‑service role.
• Professional secretarial and computer skills, with an advanced level of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask efficiently and manage high workloads during peak times.
• Commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience in all interactions.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office