Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Sanjeevan Public School
- City
- Kolhapur
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹2.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–6 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
Receptionist salary in Kolhapur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Receptionist
at Sanjeevan Public School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join Sanjeevan Public School in Kolhapur, Maharashtra as our next Receptionist. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Sanjeevan Public School in Kolhapur, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: as Receptionist, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.4 LPA – ₹2.8 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sanjeevan Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
How much experience do I need for this Receptionist role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the salary for this Receptionist role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
How do I apply for this Receptionist vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sanjeevan Public School
Key facts about Sanjeevan Public School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
A 100 – acre campus, very close to Kolhapur City – free from both noise and air pollution. Spacious and well-equipped classrooms, Smart Class rooms, IT Lab having PC’s with latest configuration with 24 hrs. Internet facility, laboratories, amphitheater and dining hall with lots of natural light. The medium of instruction is English. Residential facilities exist from IVth standard onwards, with spacious and separate dormitories for both boys and girls. Well-qualified teachers and experienced administrative staff ensure efficient running of the school. Facilities for sports include well appointed and laid-out grounds and tracks. A qualified and experienced Physical Instructors assisted by lady Physical Instructors provides the necessary supervision.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Kolhapur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. Why do you want to work at Sanjeevan Public School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Kolhapur campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
2. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Receptionist brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Sanjeevan Public School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Kolhapur (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
5. What experience is most relevant to a Receptionist role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Sanjeevan Public School wants to picture you on day one.
6. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".