Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

At Rashid and Latifa School (RLS), we place our people at the centre of our mission. Aligned with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision of creating a future shaped by those who can dream it, RLS strives to be the happiest place to work, committed to pioneering education in Dubai. Established by Royal Decree, RLS is dedicated to nurturing future UAE leaders and global visionaries with a curriculum grounded in culture, wellness, play, innovation, and community.

We seek a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for managing the school's front desk and handling various administrative tasks. This individual will serve as a first point of contact for parents, students, and staff, with responsibilities including answering and redirecting phone calls, welcoming visitors with professionalism and warmth, and ensuring the smooth operation of the school. In addition to these duties, the successful candidate will be expected to provide accurate information and address inquiries about the school's programs, services, and policies. The Administrative Assistant will also support school activities, tours, events, and oversee the scheduling of meeting rooms. He or She will be responsible for managing student attendance, absences, late passes, early pick-ups, and class registers.

Furthermore, the role will involve assisting other departments with administrative tasks and admissions-related responsibilities, as well as offering translation support as needed. To excel in this position, the ideal candidate must be a motivated individual committed to providing exceptional service and fostering strong connections within the school community, while adhering to the school's rules, regulations, and standards of conduct. A full job description can be found as an attachment in supporting documents.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, a commitment to professional learning and a culture of respect where every educator is a valued learning leader.

RLS is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the job profile.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children. As an establishment, we recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and protect children from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Our safeguarding infrastructure will ensure best practice is followed and therefore applicants will be subject to rigorous checks and our interview process will prioritise safeguarding.

As part of our application process, we will ask you to provide details of your full employment history and at least three professional references for the past 10 years (including current Head of School or organisation), which will be verified during the interview process. Please have to hand a copy of your passport, birth certificate, attested educational certificates, police checks for every country in which you have lived and experience letters for the past 10 years.

Applications will only be accepted with the following:

1. A complete application submission using the jotform link provided
2. A CV and supporting documents (as required)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we get enough applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.