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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nRequirements:\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).", "datePosted": "2026-11-02T18:22:52.325+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/south-point-high-school-82-7a-ballygunge-place-0109#school", "name": "South Point High School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/south-point-high-school-82-7a-ballygunge-place-0109", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/68e55220-f4db-40d9-bfe6-aaef3061794d.webp", "sameAs": "http://www.southpoint.ac.in", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "82/7A BALLYGUNGE PLACE", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "700019" }, "foundingDate": "1954" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/receptionist-south-point-high-school-82-7a-ballygunge-place-0109-kolkata-014bb0b9-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/receptionist-south-point-high-school-82-7a-ballygunge-place-0109-kolkata-014bb0b9-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-16T18:22:52.325Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-03T02:07:44.274294+00:00", "directApply": true, "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "82/7A BALLYGUNGE PLACE", "addressLocality": "Kolkata", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "700019" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 238000, "maxValue": 289000 } }, "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 36 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "South Point High School, established 1954, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal.\n\nThe school is hiring a Receptionist. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹2.4 LPA–₹2.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.\n• Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.\n• Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.\n• Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.\n• Escalate exceptions to the right authority early.\n\nRequirements:\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).", "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." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Receptionist", "body": "Run reception professionally — phones, visitor passes, parent walk-ins and basic admin coordination." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata", "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at South Point High School?", "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": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "South Point High School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "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": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Receptionist listing is usually welcome." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted." }, { "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": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria." } ] }