Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Montfort School
- City
- Hazaribagh
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹5.5L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
Receptionist salary in Hazaribagh — 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
at Montfort School
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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
Montfort School has opened applications for a Receptionist in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Montfort School in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2014,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.0 LPA – ₹5.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Montfort School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Receptionist role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How do I write an application email for this Receptionist role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Where exactly is Montfort School located?
The school is in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Montfort School
Key facts about Montfort School
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- YERUVA SUDHAKAR
- Affiliation #
- 3430404
Montfort School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Hazaribagh (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 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 — Montfort School wants to picture you on day one.
3. 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.
4. Why do you want to work at Montfort School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Hazaribagh 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 answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Hazaribagh (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.
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".