The British School of Lisbon is seeking to appoint a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join a dedicated team of professionals and contribute to the smooth running of our school community.
The British School of Lisbon (BSL) was established in 2019 by The Schools Trust, a UK-based governance body responsible for founding 15 prominent British schools worldwide. In 2026, BSL joined Dukes Education, a leading family of high-quality schools and education services. The Schools Trust continues to remain a partner in the school.
Dukes Education is the largest premium education group in the UK and one of the fastest-growing families of schools in Europe. It operates nurseries, prep, senior and boarding schools and colleges in the UK, alongside 22 international schools across eight other European countries.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment, providing essential front-of-house and administrative support to the school’s daily operations.
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
. A strong sense of responsibility, punctuality and discretion;
. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
. Well-organised, detail-oriented and able to prioritise tasks effectively;
. A team player with a collaborative mindset;
. Proactive and solutions-focused;
. Well-presented and professional at all times.
Essential requirements:
. Previous experience in reception and/or administrative roles;
. Proficiency in both Portuguese and English (spoken and written);
. Confident using IT tools, including MS Office, email and calendar management;
. Comfortable handling phone calls, mail and in-person enquiries;
. Willingness to support the wider administrative team with varied tasks;
. Valid criminal record certificate (mandatory).
Key responsibilities:
. Welcoming and assisting parents, students, visitors and suppliers in person and over the phone;
. Receiving, logging and distributing mail and packages;
. Supporting the coordination of school events and visits;
. Managing calendars and providing administrative support to the Leadership Team and office staff;
. Coordinating meeting room bookings and preparing rooms for events;
. Liaising with the maintenance and security teams in daily routines.
Terms:
. Working hours: 40 weekly hours, Monday to Friday;
. Workplace: The British School of Lisbon (Cais do Sodré or Restelo campus).
. Expected start date: August 2026
The British School of Lisbon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to the submission of a valid criminal record check.
CVs should should be sent to
and submitted in English.
