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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School
- City
- Tenkasi
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹4.1L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
Receptionist salary in Tenkasi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Receptionist at Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School, established 1995, runs as a senior secondary campus in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹4.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What questions are asked in a Receptionist interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School?
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.
Where exactly is Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School located?
The school is in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
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Key facts about Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Inaugurated on Friday, June 30,1995. The School is a milestone in the series of educational projects and programmers launched by the Seyad Welfare Society, with a view to promoting education as a means of social welfare. The Society was founded by the Seyad Group of companies which include the Seyad Beedi Company, the Seyad Cotton Mills Limited. and the Seyad Shariat Finance Limited.
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