Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Kids-r-kids School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
Receptionist salary in Chandigarh — 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.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Kids-r-kids School is hiring a Receptionist in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Kids-r-kids School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh operates as a secondary school, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the Receptionist is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.5 LPA – ₹5.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Kids-r-kids School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Receptionist interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Receptionist roles in Chandigarh.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Where exactly is Kids-r-kids School located?
The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the salary for this Receptionist role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How do I write an application email for this Receptionist role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Receptionist application — Kids-r-kids School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kids-r-kids School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Kids-r-kids School
Key facts about Kids-r-kids School
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Anupam Grewal
- Affiliation #
- 2630074
Kids-r-kids School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Chandigarh (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Kids-r-kids School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Chandigarh campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. 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".
3. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Chandigarh (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.
4. 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".
5. 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.
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 — Kids-r-kids School wants to picture you on day one.