Receptionist (UAE National) – Immediate Start

About the role

The school is looking for a UAE National receptionist to join Al Ain British Academy immediately. The role serves as the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, representing the academy in a professional and welcoming manner.

Key responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer phone calls and provide accurate information about the school.
• Assist parents with admissions enquiries, registration and tuition fee details.
• Maintain daily attendance registers, record late/absent students using Engage or similar software, and liaise with teachers and the school nurse.
• Perform general clerical duties such as photocopying, filing, faxing, mail sorting and data entry.
• Produce basic reports, class lists and contact databases using word‑processing and spreadsheet tools.
• Support the Admissions team with inbound/outbound calls and log enquiries into the MIS database.
• Arrange visitor transportation and ensure the reception area remains tidy and well‑stocked.
• Participate in meetings and undertake any reasonable tasks assigned by senior leadership.

Required profile

• UAE National with a High School Certificate at minimum.
• Strong understanding of local values and the academy’s ethos.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer‑service mindset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Engage or similar attendance software.
• Experience using an MIS database for admissions tracking.
• Microsoft Word for document creation.
• Microsoft Excel for basic spreadsheet reports.