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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Shakti Shiksha Niketan
- City
- Samba
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹4L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 20265 days left
Receptionist salary in Samba — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Closing in 5 days — shortlisting this week.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Receptionist at Shakti Shiksha Niketan in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Shakti Shiksha Niketan is a senior secondary campus in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the Receptionist reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.5 LPA – ₹4.0 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Shakti Shiksha Niketan receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Shakti Shiksha Niketan?
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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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How do I apply for this Receptionist vacancy?
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Do I have to work weekends?
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.
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How do I write an application email for this Receptionist role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Receptionist application — Shakti Shiksha Niketan"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shakti Shiksha Niketan and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is there a probation period?
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What is the average Receptionist salary in Samba?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Receptionist roles in Samba. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What questions are asked in a Receptionist interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Receptionist roles in Samba.
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Key facts about Shakti Shiksha Niketan
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-10
- Students
- 97
Shakti Shiksha Niketan is a private unaided (recognized), located in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-10. The campus serves around 97 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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