{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/receptionist-al-manar-public-school-erattupetta-dist-0129-kottayam-b3242200",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Al Manar Public School",
        "value": "714b482b-7335-462f-97ad-04e22aee0a25"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      }
    ],
    "title": "Receptionist",
    "description": "Al Manar Public School, established 1988, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala. The school is hiring a Receptionist. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.8 LPA–₹3.4 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.\n- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.\n- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.\n- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.\n- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Requirements:\n- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty.",
    "datePosted": "2026-09-15T10:03:35+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/al-manar-public-school-erattupetta-dist-0129#school",
      "name": "Al Manar Public School",
      "url": "http://www.almanarpublicschool.com",
      "sameAs": [
        "http://www.almanarpublicschool.com",
        "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/al-manar-public-school-erattupetta-dist-0129"
      ],
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "ERATTUPETTA KOTTAYAM DIST. KERALA",
        "addressLocality": "Kottayam",
        "addressRegion": "Kerala",
        "postalCode": "686121"
      },
      "foundingDate": "1988"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/receptionist-al-manar-public-school-erattupetta-dist-0129-kottayam-b3242200",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/receptionist-al-manar-public-school-erattupetta-dist-0129-kottayam-b3242200",
    "validThrough": "2026-12-14T10:03:35+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-09-22T23:40:25.065183+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "ERATTUPETTA KOTTAYAM DIST. KERALA",
        "addressLocality": "Kottayam",
        "addressRegion": "Kerala",
        "postalCode": "686121"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 284000,
        "maxValue": 339000
      }
    },
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 2,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 24
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level Private",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Al Manar Public School, established 1988, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala. The school is hiring a Receptionist. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.8 LPA–₹3.4 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n• Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.\n• Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.\n• Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.\n• Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.\n• Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Requirements:\n• Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.\n• Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.\n• Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.\n• Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).\n• A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join us at the front desk: phones, visitor passes, admissions enquiries and basic admin coordination.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Manage the front desk during school hours.",
    "Receive and route phone calls professionally.",
    "Handle visitor passes and walk-in parents.",
    "Support admissions enquiries and basic information requests.",
    "Coordinate courier and document movement."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Receptionist",
      "body": "Front-desk operations — visitor handling, calls, courier, parent queries and appointment scheduling."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Receptionist salary in Kottayam?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Receptionist pay in Kottayam rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Receptionist role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Receptionist — Al Manar Public School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Receptionist role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Al Manar Public School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kottayam, Kerala. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Receptionist interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Receptionist?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Receptionist positions."
    }
  ]
}