Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School
- City
- Sas Nagar
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹4.7L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
Receptionist salary in Sas Nagar — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Receptionist
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 28+ years.
Job description
Overview
Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School invites applications for a Receptionist in Sas Nagar, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School, established 1998, runs as a senior secondary campus in Sas Nagar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: the Receptionist sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. 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. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.4 LPA – ₹4.7 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 via the button on this listing so Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School
Key facts about Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BHUSHAN CHANDRA BARLA
- Affiliation #
- 1630180
Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Sas Nagar, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Sas Nagar (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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 — Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School wants to picture you on day one.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Sas Nagar (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. 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 Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. Why do you want to work at Don Bosco Sr. Sec. School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Sas Nagar 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. 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".
6. 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".