About the Role
Our Client, a secondary school in Jurong West, is looking for a professional and people-oriented Receptionist to be the first point of contact for the school's General Office. This is a contract role well-suited to candidates with a warm disposition and strong administrative experience in a school or customer-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support including reception duties for the smooth and effective operation of the school's General Office
- Handle phone calls, walk-ins, and general enquiries from parents, students, and members of the public
- Provide first-level assistance to walk-in students, including those who are sick or injured, and escalate serious cases or those requiring professional medical care to colleagues in the office immediately
- Relay parents messages and concerns from phone calls or walk-in visits to the relevant teachers
- Manage office stock of stationery, pantry items, and first aid supplies, ensuring forms are current and replenished in a timely manner
- Maintain tidiness of the reception area at all times
- Prepare correspondence and documents
- Receive and sort mail and deliveries
- Assist in the counting and sorting or distribution of brochures, leaflets, or items to teachers and students
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the school
Requirements
- Minimum GCE O Level (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in front office operations, admin support, school/logistics environment
- Relevant reception or customer service experience preferred
- Prior work experience with students in a school environment preferred
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Pleasant disposition and people-oriented personality
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Working Hours (Option 1)
- Mon/ Tue / Thu / Fri: 7:00am - 4:30pm (inclusive of 1-hr lunch break)
- Wed: 7:00am - 4:00pm (inclusive of 1-hr lunch break)
Working Hours (Option 2)
- Mon/ Tue / Thu / Fri: 8:00am - 5:30pm (inclusive of 1-hr lunch break)
- Wed: 8:30am - 5:30pm (inclusive of 1-hr lunch break)
Both Options
- No work required on Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted public holidays
- Any additional hours required may be compensated by Time-Off in Lieu, subject to supervisor approval
Contract Duration: 12 months (1 June 2026 - 31 May 2027)
The Talent People | EA Licence No. 24C2589
