Junior School Receptionist

Haileybury Astana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and police checks. Online searches will be done as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

Haileybury Astana School is Equal Opportunity Employer.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we will be conducting thorough online searches, extensive background checks, and collecting references.

Haileybury Astana is currently seeking a dedicated Junior School Receptionist.

Type of contract: Temporary (Maternity Leave Cover)

Start date: Beginning of August 2026

We offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Annual Paid leave 30 calendar days

- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, work schedule

- Free and Healthy Breakfast & Lunches in School

- Free Transportation to School

- Medical Insurance coverage for staff and family members

- Professional Development opportunities

- International & Friendly environment

- Wellbeing programme

Main Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors, parents, pupils, and staff in a warm and professional manner.
• Handle enquiries in person, by phone, and via email, directing them to the appropriate member of staff when required.
• Answer incoming calls, transfer calls, and take accurate messages, ensuring urgent information is communicated promptly and confidentially.
• Maintain accurate Junior School pupil attendance records, including registers for pupils arriving or leaving outside normal registration times, and update SIMS accordingly.
• Provide high-quality administrative support by maintaining records, databases, and other school information systems.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents and pupils in the absence of the Junior School Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Copy, scan, and prepare confidential and non-confidential documents.
• Carry out any other administrative duties assigned by the Junior School SLT or other designated managers.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years work experience in the relevant sphere is eligible to be appointed to the position of Junior School Receptionist
• Completed university degree in any relevant field
• Proficiency in English, Kazakh, Russian
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of school administrative procedures and operations is an advantage.

If you are interested in this position, please include the following information in your cover letter:

• Your earliest available start date.
• Your salary expectations in KZT

All the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by August 3rd