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Receptionist

  • International School Stuttgart e.V.
  • Work experience
  • Temporary
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The International School of Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit Kindergarten through 12th grade, NEASC accredited, IB World School offering an international curriculum to a student body of about 880 from over 40 nations. Among its strengths are its student-centred and holistic approach to learning and its commitment to professional development and emphasis on student pastoral care.

ISS is looking to hire a qualified

Receptionist (ALL GENDER) 

Starting as soon as possible. This Position is initially for two years.
 

Part-time:               60% (25 hours/5-day week)

Reception-hours:   Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (A-B week)

Requirements:  

Fluency in English and German preferred, flexible availability with shift work (A-B week). Work in a child-friendly environment with empathy and sensitivity.

Work location: International School of Stuttgart, 70597 Stuttgart / Campus Degerloch

Are you communicative, able to keep track of things even in a busy environment, and looking for a part-time position in an international setting? Perfect! The International School of Stuttgart, a non-profit English-language educational institution, is looking for you to join our dynamic reception team as a receptionist (m/f/d).

With us, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute your expertise in English and German and play a key role in providing service-oriented visitor reception and ensuring the safety of the school. Working in a child-friendly environment requires a high degree of empathy and sensitivity in order to make the right decisions even in critical situations. If this sounds like you, then you've come to the right place!

 

Your responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and securing the main entrance, including registering, welcoming, and assisting visitors (including visitor logs)
  •  Acting as the first point of contact on the phone, coordinating and processing incoming inquiries, and distributing/processing central school emails
  • Handling emergency calls and acting as the main contact for the police in emergencies
  • Recording student attendance (grades 6–12) in the IT system (Veracross) on a daily basis, as well as tracking and documenting absences
  • Maintenance and administration of the access system
  • Processing of all mail and parcel logistics (incoming and outgoing)
  • Organization of procedures during school vacations and keeping a daily handover log
  • Organization and documentation of fire drills

Your profile:

  • You already have professional experience in security/reception, ideally in an international environment/non-profit organization.
  • Your representative appearance is always customer-oriented, discreet, and responsible.
  • You are confident in using Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  • Your hands-on mentality means you have a detail-oriented and meticulous approach to your work.
  • You have good communication skills in everyday English (B2/C1). German language skills (B2/C1) are essential for local communication.

Benefits

  • 36 days of vacation per year (based on a 5-day week) – above-average time for relaxation
  • Free parking and good public transport connections (subsidized job ticket)
  • Access to our school bistro with freshly prepared meals every day – for a convenient and delicious lunch break right on site
Please visit our Benefits Page to learn more about our Benefits at ISS.

Additional Information

  • Please send us a detailed application with references reflecting your professional career. For the benefit of everyone, especially our students, we pursue a strict safeguarding strategy and child protection policy.
  • Applications, in English please, should be submitted via our job portal.
  • Applications will be handled with discretion