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Front Desk Receptionist - Term Time Only

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam · New York, United States · 1 wk ago
Administrative$30k/yrPart-time
The user wants me to reformat a job posting into clean, well-structured semantic HTML. Let me analyze the content and structure it according to the rules. Key rules: - Use

for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule) - Use
  • for lists of duties/requirements/benefits - Use

    for prose - Do NOT repeat job title as heading - Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings - Preserve ALL substantive information - Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning) - Include section ONLY when posting has real, specific content - Never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text - Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them - Output ONLY HTML fragment, no /, no markdown code fences Let me identify the sections from the posting: 1. About the role / Job Purpose - there's a "Job Purpose" section 2. Reporting structure - "REPORTING TO", "DIRECT REPORTS", "INTERNAL OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS", "EXTERNAL" - this could be part of "About the role" or separate 3. Key Results Area / Key Duties - this is the main responsibilities section 4. Qualifications - there's a "Qualifications" section 5. Preferred Qualifications - separate section 6. Other Specifications - additional requirements 7. Work Environment 8. Physical Requirements 9. Personal Attributes The posting also has a lot of company background info at the beginning (Nord Anglia Education, NAISNY description). That's "About the company" but the rules say to use headings like "About the role" etc. The company background could be a section but the rules don't mention "About the company" as a standard heading. However, it's substantive content. I could include it as "About the organization" or similar, but the rules list specific headings. Let me check: "e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule". It says "e.g." so other headings are allowed if they have real content. But the user said: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". The job title is "Front Desk Receptionist - Term Time Only". The posting starts with company info, then "About The Role", then "Job Description", then "LOCATION", "Job Purpose", etc. I should structure it as: - About the role (combining Job Purpose and maybe reporting structure) - Responsibilities (Key Duties) - Qualifications (the Qualifications section) - Preferred Qualifications - Additional Requirements (Other Specifications) - Work Environment - Physical Requirements - Personal Attributes The company background (Nord Anglia Education, NAISNY) is substantial. I could include it as "About the organization" or "About the school". But the rules don't explicitly forbid it. However, the user might expect only the standard sections. Let me think: the instruction says "use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It doesn't say I cannot use other headings. But it says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So I should group related content. The company background is quite long. It's not boilerplate; it's specific to this school. I'll include it as "About the organization" or "About the school". But the job posting is for NAISNY, and the company description is part of the posting. I'll include it as a section. But note: the user said "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading". The job title appears at the top: "Front Desk Receptionist - Term Time Only". I should not repeat that as a heading. Let me outline the HTML:

    About the organization

    ... Nord Anglia Education description ...

    ... NAISNY description ...

    About the role

    ... Job Purpose ...

    Location: NAISNY, term time only, on-site.

    Reporting to: HR Director. Direct reports: None.

    Internal relationships: Principal, School Leadership Team, Teaching and support staff, Students, Admissions, Finance and Operations teams, Regional and Nord Anglia colleagues.

    External relationships: Parents and prospective families, Visitors and contractors, Delivery and courier services, Vendors and service providers, Emergency and community services as required.

    Responsibilities

    • Front Desk & Customer Service: ...
    • Visitor Management, Safety & Safeguarding: ...
    • Administrative & Office Support: ...
    • Communication & School Operations: ...
    But the duties are listed under "KEY RESULTS AREA Key Duties" with subheadings. I should preserve the subheadings as part of the list items or as nested lists. The rules say use
    • for any list of duties. I can make each subheading a list item with a nested list for the bullet points. Better: For each key duty area, create a list item with the area name and then a nested list of specific duties. Example:
      • Front Desk & Customer Service
        • Greet students, families, staff and visitors in a courteous, warm and professional manner.
        • Answer, screen and route incoming telephone calls and respond to general enquiries promptly and accurately.
        • ...
      • Visitor Management, Safety & Safeguarding
        • Work closely with the school security team and staff to manage visitor access, sign-in and sign-out procedures and visitor badges.
        • ...
      • ...
      That preserves structure.

      Qualifications

      • High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or additional administrative training is advantageous.
      • At least two years of experience in reception, front office, customer service or a comparable administrative role preferred.
      • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a warm, confident and professional manner.
      • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a busy environment.
      • Sound judgment, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
      • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
      • Confidence using standard office equipment and digital systems, including Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365.
      • Ability to learn school systems, visitor management platforms and student information systems.
      • Reliable, punctual and able to work collaboratively as part of a small, close-knit team.

      Preferred qualifications

      • Previous experience in a school, education, hospitality or other service-focused environment.
      • Experience supporting visitor access, attendance, events or front-office operations.
      • First Aid / CPR training or willingness to complete relevant training if required.
      • A genuine interest in working in an international school community and supporting children and families.

      Additional requirements

      • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment and must maintain ongoing work authorization throughout employment.
      • Successful completion of all required background screening, reference checks, and safeguarding requirements.
      • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training.
      • This position requires regular physical presence on the school campus and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
      • Occasional additional hours may be required to support school events, meetings or operational coverage, including INSET days.
      • The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone and through electronic platforms; operate standard office equipment; and move around the school building as required to support front-office operations.

      Work environment

      This position is primarily based on-site at the school and requires regular presence on campus during normal business hours and school events.

      The employee will regularly interact with students, staff, parents, visitors, and external vendors in an active educational environment.

      There might be travel required for regional meetings, training, recruitment activities, and professional development.

      Physical requirements

      • Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
      • Move throughout the school campus, including classrooms, offices, common areas, and outdoor facilities.
      • Ascend and descend stairs multiple times per day, including access to multi-level buildings where applicable.
      • Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication platforms.
      • Operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, and mobile devices.
      • Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and occasionally crouch as required to access files, equipment, and workspaces.
      • Attend meetings, events, and activities across various campus locations.

      Personal attributes

      Promote and Adhere to NAE vision and values. As our teammate, you will exemplify the “EmpoweUs” Competences:

      • We communicate with Impact – You communicate openly, with transparency and kindness. You influence and encourage people to share their ideas. You make every effort to always understand your audiences to build trust and make a positive impact on students’ lives.
      • We collaborate with empathy – You are a team player who shares your knowledge to help colleagues and students learn and grow. You understand the culture, background and needs of others so everybody feels welcomed, included and accepted. You are self-aware – conscious of your impact on people and situations and adapt your behavior so that you work collaboratively with others.
      • We make considered decisions – Your decisions are made with the best interests of students, school communities, and the wider organization in mind. You act with integrity using technology when you can, to generate data and insights that support your decisions.
      • We Embrace change – You are effective at working in changing environments and embracing change, which helps us to improve our schools. You can deal with ambiguity because you are adaptable and motivated to fulfil your responsibilities.
      Now, check for any Pay, Schedule, Benefits sections. The posting mentions "term time only (with some required INSET days)" and "Occasional additional hours may be required". That's schedule info. But there's no explicit pay or benefits. The rules say never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state schedule info (term time only, INSET days, occasional additional hours). That could be a "Schedule" section. But it's already covered in "About the role" and "Additional requirements". I'll include schedule details in "About the role" or "Additional requirements". The rules say "use

      for section headings (e.g. ... Schedule)". If there's specific schedule info, I could make a Schedule section. But the posting doesn't have a dedicated schedule section; it's scattered. I'll keep it integrated. Benefits: not mentioned. Pay: not mentioned. So no those sections. Now, remove boilerplate: The posting ends with "CREATE YOUR FUTURE Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium international schools organization. Our around 90 international schools are located in the Am" - that's cut off and seems like marketing boilerplate. I'll omit that. Also, the beginning has "Nord Anglia Education Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools

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