Receptionist Job Details | Nord Anglia Education

Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-education, English-language-based day school for students aged 3 to 18. Situated in Aubonne, Switzerland - within easy reach of Geneva and Lausanne - our school is home to nearly 450 students representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

At LCIS, we offer a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties with English, French and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Through exclusive collaborations with Juilliard, MIT and UNICEF, we deliver enriching opportunities that inspire students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. It is in this dynamic environment that we invite you to join our team as:

Job Description

Part-time Receptionist50% annualized contract - working hours from 12:45 to 18:15 during school term - starting January 2026

Responsibilities

Front Desk & Communication

• Manage all incoming telephone calls, emails, and front-desk enquiries in an engaging, clear, and efficient manner, ensuring timely responses.
• Communicate messages accurately and promptly to the appropriate staff members.
• Compose and send emails to parents as needed.
• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous, professional, and diplomatic manner.
• Use discretion and sound judgment when sharing information inside or outside the school.

Daily Operations & Handover

• Receive a clear and detailed handover from the morning receptionist to ensure continuity of service, and prepare an equally thorough handover for the next morning.
• Maintain the reception area to ensure it is tidy, organized, and welcoming at all times.
• Manage the lost property area at the end of each day and prepare it for the following morning.
• Work according to the school-term schedule and benefit from most school holidays.

Student Administration

• Update student registration and absence records daily, including input into the school-s management system.
• Inform relevant internal stakeholders of any student absences, late arrivals, or early departures.
• Support various administrative processes such as attendance letters, student database updates, uniforms coordination, evacuation registers, and other tasks as needed.

Cross-Department Support

• Assist the Marketing and Admissions teams with administrative and occasional front-facing tasks.
• Provide basic medical care when the school nurse is absent (within non-clinical limits).

General

• Develop strong working knowledge of the school, including key personnel, parent community, school events, and daily operations.

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Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3 years- experience in administrative support, reception, hospitality, or a similar customer-facing role, ideally in an international environment.
• Fluent English and French (spoken and written).
• Excellent IT proficiency and strong command of digital tools.
• Outstanding communication skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Strong customer-service mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to meeting the needs of pupils, parents, and staff.
• Professional presentation, discretion, and a positive demeanor.
• Excellent organizational abilities, resilience, and time-management skills; able to manage multiple tasks efficiently with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain high standards of service during both busy and quieter periods.
• A collaborative, supportive attitude and the ability to interact positively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Clear criminal records.

If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, please apply directly online through our website.