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    "title": "Receptionist — Calcutta International School",
    "description": "Calcutta International School, a IB Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Receptionist.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Manage day-to-day operations of the function\n- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors\n- Maintain accurate records and reports\n- Ensure compliance with school policies\n\nRequirements:\n- 0-3 years of relevant experience\n- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\n<p>CIS prides itself on being warm and welcoming; cosmopolitan culture; open attitude towards students, teachers and parents; Safe area; well-trained teachers; modern infrastructure; small classes; low student-teacher ratio and overall curriculum. CIS believes that the main purpose of a school is to help the child discover himself and her world. to recognize and promote her talents. Just as each seed contains the tree of the future, each child is born with infinite potential. CIS sees children as seeds that need to be nurtured; here the teacher is a gardener who helps develop the potential that already exists in the child. CIS is the best possible environment for children to grow, flourish and develop. To help teachers and administration work effectively in the Kolkata International School Society, it is led by a Board of Governors elected by the parents of the school&#39;s current students. They provide added value both in decision-making and in the implementation and review of processes.</p>",
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  "descriptionText": "Calcutta International School, a IB Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Receptionist.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Manage day-to-day operations of the function\n• Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors\n• Maintain accurate records and reports\n• Ensure compliance with school policies\n\nRequirements:\n• 0-3 years of relevant experience\n• Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nCIS prides itself on being warm and welcoming; cosmopolitan culture; open attitude towards students, teachers and parents; Safe area; well-trained teachers; modern infrastructure; small classes; low student-teacher ratio and overall curriculum. CIS believes that the main purpose of a school is to help the child discover himself and her world. to recognize and promote her talents. Just as each seed contains the tree of the future, each child is born with infinite potential. CIS sees children as seeds that need to be nurtured; here the teacher is a gardener who helps develop the potential that already exists in the child. CIS is the best possible environment for children to grow, flourish and develop. To help teachers and administration work effectively in the Kolkata International School Society, it is led by a Board of Governors elected by the parents of the school's current students. They provide added value both in decision-making and in the implementation and review of processes.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a Receptionist to run the front desk — visitors, calls, courier and parent walk-ins.",
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    "Manage the front desk during school hours.",
    "Receive and route phone calls professionally.",
    "Handle visitor passes and walk-in parents.",
    "Support admissions enquiries and basic information requests.",
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Receptionist — Calcutta International School",
      "body": "Manage the front desk, support admissions enquiries and route parent/visitor requests to the right team."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an IB BOARD school",
      "body": "Teaching in the **IB** means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training."
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Receptionist — Calcutta International School interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a IB BOARD Receptionist — Calcutta International School job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Receptionist — Calcutta International School role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Calcutta International School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most IB schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    }
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