Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Annai Chellammal Cbseschool
- City
- Kanyakumari
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
Receptionist salary in Kanyakumari — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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Receptionist
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Receptionist at Annai Chellammal Cbseschool in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Annai Chellammal Cbseschool in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu: a secondary institution, established 1994, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the Receptionist reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.1 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Annai Chellammal Cbseschool reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How do I write an application email for this Receptionist role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Receptionist application — Annai Chellammal Cbseschool"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Annai Chellammal Cbseschool and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Where exactly is Annai Chellammal Cbseschool located?
The school is in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Annai Chellammal Cbseschool follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Receptionist job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Annai Chellammal Cbseschool
Key facts about Annai Chellammal Cbseschool
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- K PERUMA PILLAI
- Affiliation #
- 1931295
Annai Chellammal Cbseschool is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Kanyakumari (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
2. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
3. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
4. Why do you want to work at Annai Chellammal Cbseschool?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Kanyakumari campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Receptionist brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Annai Chellammal Cbseschool in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. What experience is most relevant to a Receptionist role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Annai Chellammal Cbseschool wants to picture you on day one.