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    "description": "Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar, established 2000, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala. The school is hiring a Receptionist. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.5 LPA–₹5.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:\n- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.",
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  "descriptionText": "Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar, established 2000, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala. The school is hiring a Receptionist. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹2.5 LPA–₹5.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n• Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.\n• Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.\n• Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.\n• Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.\n• Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:\n• Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.\n• Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.\n• Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.\n• Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a Receptionist to run the front desk — visitors, calls, courier and parent walk-ins.",
  "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."
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      "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."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Receptionist salary in Kottayam?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Receptionist roles in Kottayam. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff."
    },
    {
      "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 — Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
  ]
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