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Job Description
About the Role
GEMS Wesgreen International School is seeking a professional, friendly, and highly organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our school community. This is a key front-facing role where you will represent the school’s values and ensure every visitor, parent, staff member, and student receives a warm and efficient welcome. This position requires immediate commencement.
As the face of the school, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding customer service and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, students, and staff
Answer telephone calls promptly, courteously, and direct enquiries appropriately
Provide accurate information regarding admissions, curriculum, school events, and activities
Welcome all visitors and ensure a professional and friendly reception experience
Maintain a clean, organised, and presentable reception area at all times
Manage the visitor register and coordinate school tours
Support communication of school events through daily bulletins and updates
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and coordinate courier services
Provide general administrative and secretarial support as required
Ensure compliance with all GEMS policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards
Support school operations by attending meetings and contributing where required
Carry out additional duties as directed by the line manager
Skills Description
About You
Diploma or A-Level
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service mindset with a professional and welcoming attitude
Highly organised with the ability to multitask in a busy environment
Proficient in basic administrative and office systems
Calm, approachable, and able to handle queries efficiently and courteously
Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role (school experience desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us?
At GEMS Wesgreen International School, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive school community committed to excellence. We offer a professional environment where your role makes a real difference every day.
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:
A four day working week, Competitive tax-free salary, free schooling, private medical insurance, airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.
GEMS Wesgreen International School staff also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.
GEMS Wesgreen International School upholds the highest standards in child protection and wellbeing.
Job Details
Job Title
School Receptionist - Boys Campus AY 2026
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job Role
Receptionist
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Trained Type
Any
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SHARJAH
GEMS Wesgreen International School is a world class British School in the Heart of Sharjah and is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in the state. We are a vibrant, welcoming and dynamic school, that provides a world class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our main purpose is to ensure that every single child receives a world class education across all areas of their development. We have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve their full potential. As a British School Overseas (accredited and recognised by the DfE in the UK), we continue to evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping all our students with the right mindset and skills set to enable them to thrive in the world of today and tomorrow. Wesgreen students are being prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow. Wesgreen International School was founded in 1991 and became a member of the GEMS international network of schools in 2017. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and has around 3500 students spread across four separate campuses on one site: Early Years (FS1, FS2, and Year 1); a co-educational Primary (Year 2 to Year 5); a Boys' Secondary School (Year 6 to Year 13), and a similar Secondary Girls' School. Wesgreen is a world-class academic institution with a long history of high academic Success. The school is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), which helps raise educational standards and creates opportunities for staff professional development. The school is also an AoBSO (Association of British Schools Oversea) member, which is a selective association of only the top British International schools from around the world and recognised by the UK department for Education. Many alumni serve as dedicated members of their alma mater's parent body, while others excel at some of the world's best universities. In addition, the school inspires excellence and empowers global minds by engaging passionate and qualified international educators in a culturally responsive setting. Many staff and families enjoy longstanding educational partnerships, which is one of the community's many strengths and reason of connection.