About the Role
Our Client, a secondary school in Tampines, 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 2 years of experience in administration
- 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
- Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm (inclusive of 30-minute lunch break)
- 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: 8 months (1 May 2026 - 31 December 2026), with option to extend for a further 12 months to 31 December 2027
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