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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹3.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
Receptionist salary in Chennai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
An opening for a Receptionist in Chennai, Tamilnadu at Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street, established 2022, is a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.3 LPA – ₹3.0 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How do I write an application email for this Receptionist role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Receptionist application — Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the average Receptionist salary in Chennai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Receptionist roles in Chennai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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 Chennai.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street
- Founded
- 2022
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RADHA SRINIVASAN
- Affiliation #
- 1931539
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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