Receptionist

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Modern Montessori School is a CIS-accredited IB Continuum World School. We combine the proven Montessori methodology in Kindergarten with the internationally respected IB Programme, offering a seamless and world-class educational journey. At MMS, we provide a rich, stimulating, and inclusive environment where students are empowered to reach their fullest potential.

We recognize and celebrate each child’s individuality, nurturing independent thinkers who are confident in their choices and respectful of the diversity that defines our global community. Our personalized approach to education cultivates every student’s unique talents while fostering integrity, empathy, and responsibility.

By encouraging intellectual curiosity, creativity, and self-motivation, we prepare our learners to not only excel academically but also to thrive as capable, well-rounded global citizens ready to make a meaningful impact in an interconnected world. We are excited to be taking applications for a Receptionist to join us in August 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing a Professional Front-of-House Service: Welcome students, parents, visitors, and staff in a warm and professional manner, ensuring a positive first impression of the school and directing enquiries appropriately. Managing Calls and Enquiries: Answer and manage incoming telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries efficiently and professionally, providing accurate information and directing requests to the appropriate members of staff.

Supporting Daily Reception Operations: Manage day-to-day reception duties, including visitor registration, appointments, correspondence, deliveries, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring the reception area operates smoothly and efficiently. Supporting Student and Parent Services: Provide assistance to students and parents with general enquiries and requests, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support while maintaining a welcoming and helpful approach.

Collaborating with Staff: Work closely with academic and administrative teams, providing reception and administrative support and ensuring effective communication and coordination across the school. Maintaining Confidentiality and Safeguarding: Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism and follow the school's safeguarding, security, data protection, and visitor management procedures at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: A university degree or relevant qualification. Previous experience in a receptionist, front desk, customer service, or administrative role, preferably within a school or educational environment. Possess a very good command of the English and Arabic languages, both written and spoken. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional, welcoming, and helpful approach when dealing with students, parents, visitors, and staff.

Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle enquiries and requests efficiently and professionally. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. Excellent telephone and email communication skills, with the ability to respond to and direct enquiries appropriately.

Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other relevant administrative systems. Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across academic and administrative departments while also working effectively and independently.

A strong commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and maintaining high professional standards. Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com