Receptionist — The Indian Academy Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Est. 2014
₹29,500–49,500 /month(₹3.5L–5.9L /yr)CBSEPart-timeOn-siteCloses 1 Nov
● posted 29 May
Experience
3–8 yrs
Vacancies
2 openings

Job description

The Indian Academy Sharjah in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools is seeking a Receptionist who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. The Indian Academy Sharjah in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2014,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: the Receptionist keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Responsibilities:

  • Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
  • Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
  • Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
  • Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
  • Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
  • Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
  • Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
  • A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.5 LPA – ₹5.9 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so The Indian Academy Sharjah can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2014.

What you'll handle

·Manage the front desk during school hours.
·Receive and route phone calls professionally.
·Handle visitor passes and walk-in parents.
·Support admissions enquiries and basic information requests.
·Coordinate courier and document movement.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in United Arab Emirates.

  1. NTT / KG→
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  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
The Indian Academy Sharjah
CBSE · United Arab Emirates · Est. 2014
2014
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
APARNA SHANKAR
PRINCIPAL
6630088
AFFILIATION
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

The Indian Academy Sharjah lists ₹29,500–49,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 3–8 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

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