Receptionist

(full-time position)

What will you do on a day-to-day basis?

The Receptionist will be reporting to the Operations Manager. The Receptionist job includes general administrative support duties as well as reception duties. Throughout the day, the Receptionist:

• is the first point of call for visitors, parents, staff, and students. 

• must be welcoming, personable, helpful, flexible, organised, and able to present the school in a professional and friendly manner.

• ensures that the reception area is kept smart, tidy and that noticeboards are kept up to date.

• responds to telephone and email enquiries in a helpful, positive manner and with a constructive approach and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken in a timely way.

• checks attendance and liaises with staff, parents, and leerplicht (compulsory education office).

• monitors the day-to-day operation of school transport and afterschool clubs. supervises students that take school transport in the morning and in the afternoon.

• works closely with the security team and school nurse.

• assists new families get adjusted in the school and assists with uniform trials.

• oversees late drop offs and early pick-ups of students.

• undertakes administrative duties to assist the administration staff and teaching staff.

• supports logistical arrangements for (internal) events.

• is responsible for the incoming post and outgoing post.

What will you bring to the table?

We require a friendly, experienced, professional Receptionist who is internationally minded and thrives in an international school environment. This role is critical because you are the first point of contact with members of the public, parents, prospective parents, students, and members of staff. You have the following qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a receptionist or similar role

• Experience working in a school is an advantage

• Excellent organizational skills

• MBO+ level qualification

• Fluency in English, verbal and in writing. Dutch is an advantage

• IT: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and school systems.

Personal skills:

• Professional and hospitable work attitude

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work on your own and act pro-actively

• Attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability to changing workloads

• Problem-solving skills and project management ability

• Intercultural understanding

• A can-do work mentality

What’s in it for you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefit package to successful candidates. If you are internationally minded, permitted to work in the European Union and have the desire to help shape the exciting future of our school, we would be delighted to hear from you. You will be working in a unique monumental building that is surrounded by green spaces, the ideal place for you to develop yourself.

What should you do next?

If you feel that you are the candidate we are looking for, make sure to share your CV (resume) and supporting statement via the ‘apply now’ button.

If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact our HR department via recruitment@amityamsterdam.nl.

Brochure 

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*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found*