Bilingual Receptionist

Date: Oct 23, 2025

Location:

São Paulo, BR

Job ID: 7376

School: The British College of Brazil

Company: Nord Anglia Education

The British College of Brazil (BCB) is one of the leading international schools in Sao Paulo, the biggest and one of the most important cities in Brazil, offering contemporary British international education to students from Pre-Nursery through to Secondary, teaching ages 2 to 17 bilingually in English and Portuguese. Founded in 2011 BCB is a private IB day school and has established itself as the school of choice for international families and internationally minded Brazilian families within Sao Paulo. 

Our school values developing the whole child - academically, pastorally and socially with the principles of Positive Education and Growth Mindset underpinning our approach. With the child at the centre of our decision making, we believe that we are best placed to offer an outstanding education for all students in our care.

Job Description

Provide bilingual (English/Portuguese) assistance in person, by phone, and via email to parents, students, and visitors.
Monitor and manage the entry and exit of students, parents, and visitors, ensuring safety and clear communication with teachers and security staff.
Update student attendance and school records in systems such as Salesforce, iSAMS, and CHQ.
Provide administrative support to the academic team, including managing teachers’ summaries, timetables, and teaching materials.
Coordinate and oversee school transportation routines, maintaining and updating bus lists and liaising with transportation companies and parents.
Manage mail, office supplies, and printer materials (toners and cartridges).
Organize and maintain the Lost & Found and documents pending parent collection.
Offer general support to the School Heads, Leadership Team, and other departments.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, donations, and school events.

Required Skills/Abilities

Advanced English and Portuguese communication (written and verbal).
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.
Proactive and solution-oriented approach to daily challenges.
Experience with administrative systems (Salesforce, iSAMS, Microsoft Office).
Accuracy in handling attendance, transportation, and document control.
Discretion and professionalism in managing confidential information.
Flexibility and teamwork in a dynamic school environment.
Calm and efficient under pressure during peak school hours.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.