We are seeking a professional and organised person to join our Primary School as a Receptionist. The successful candidate will be required to welcome all visitors and members of the community to the School and must therefore have excellent customer service skills and timekeeping. Acting as the ‘first point of contact’ for visitors it is vital they reflect a positive image of the School. The receptionist will interact with students and staff, answer telephone calls, receive and sort mail and carry out administrative tasks as directed. This requires the ability to prioritise workload and work closely with the wider team to help ensure the smooth running of the School.
Start Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Location: Saar Campus
Contract Type: Local hire. This position is a full-time one and requires work during the school holidays.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Excellent computer proficiency skills.
- A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
- Excellent English - both spoken and written.
- A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to adults and children.
- A can-do attitude.
- A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
Please note the following BEFORE you submit an application at St Christopher’s
- For our support staff vacancies, we require that applicants are already resident in Bahrain at the time of appointment
- Bahraini nationals must not be registered as owning any businesses or hold any company sponsorship
- Non-Bahraini nationals MUST have a dependent visa through their Partner's employer and your partner must be registered with the LMRA
- In order to satisfy Ministry of Education requirements we will need a copy of your educational certificates(s) - e.g. School Leavers Certificate: GCSE Certificate(s); A-level Certificate(s); Degree Certificate, with your School Leavers Certificate being the minimum that we can accept
How to Apply: Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application, supporting statement and CV.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will take place on the 28th & 29th August.
St Christopher’s reserves the right to interview and appoint before the published closing date.
Closing date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
It is our policy to obtain two references prior to candidates being short-listed for interview
Before submitting an application please read the Job Description which outlines the role, duties and responsibilities of the job.
In alignment with Bahrain laws, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integral to the values of St Christopher’s School. St Christopher’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to vetting including reference checks, identity and criminal record checks. Further details can be found in our Safeguarding Children and Safer Working Practice Policy.
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