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    "title": "Receptionist — Sacred Heart School",
    "description": "Sacred Heart School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Receptionist.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Manage day-to-day operations of the function\n- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors\n- Maintain accurate records and reports\n- Ensure compliance with school policies\n\nRequirements:\n- 0-3 years of relevant experience\n- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\n<p>Sacred Heart School, Barasat is an English Medium Co-Education Christian School established by The Sacred Heart Educational Trust [Registered by the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata] in 1996. The School prepares students for the Madhyamik Pariksha conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. The School has classes. from Class Nursery to Class X [TEN]</p>",
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  "descriptionText": "Sacred Heart School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Receptionist.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Manage day-to-day operations of the function\n• Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors\n• Maintain accurate records and reports\n• Ensure compliance with school policies\n\nRequirements:\n• 0-3 years of relevant experience\n• Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nSacred Heart School, Barasat is an English Medium Co-Education Christian School established by The Sacred Heart Educational Trust [Registered by the Registrar of Assurances, Kolkata] in 1996. The School prepares students for the Madhyamik Pariksha conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. The School has classes. from Class Nursery to Class X [TEN]",
  "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."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Receptionist — Sacred Heart School",
      "body": "Front-desk operations — visitor handling, calls, courier, parent queries and appointment scheduling."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "**State-board** schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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    {
      "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."
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  "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 salary for this Receptionist — Sacred Heart School 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": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Sacred Heart School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Receptionist — Sacred Heart School?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Receptionist — Sacred Heart School positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Receptionist — Sacred Heart School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Receptionist — Sacred Heart School — Sacred Heart School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    }
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