Receptionist — Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School, Chennai

Est. 1989
₹2.6L – ₹4.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site2–6 yrs1 openingsCloses 12 Oct
● posted 23 Jun

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Receptionist to join Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1989,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.5 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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.

What you'll handle

·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.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

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  7. Principal
Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SR SEC School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
M S JAYASRI
PRINCIPAL
1930138
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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