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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Pinewoods International High School & Junior College
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
Receptionist salary in Panchgani — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Receptionist at Pinewoods International High School & Junior College in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Pinewoods International High School & Junior College: a senior secondary institution in Panchgani, maharashtra-boarding-schools panchgani — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: the Receptionist keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.8 LPA – ₹5.1 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Pinewoods International High School & Junior College instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Receptionist?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Receptionist positions.
What is the average Receptionist salary in Panchgani?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Receptionist pay in Panchgani varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
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.
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Key facts about Pinewoods International High School & Junior College
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Pinewoods International High School & Junior College is co-educational residential institution run by Mahatma Laxmanji Arya Educational Public Charitable Trust in Panchgani. Here in pinewoods, the institution clean, happy and safe atmosphere together with the benefits of modern facilities and educational technology with in traditional Indian cultural and moral framework. The institution ethos is formal and disciplined approach to both academic and leisure activities. Development of mind, strong character, will-power and personality are not achieved by chance but are brought about by policy designed to achieve them. Similarly, knowledge, skill and moral attitudes are acquired through curriculum decided by institution
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