Sishya School is hiring a Receptionist — Sishya School in Chennai
Sishya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Receptionist — Sishya School
- School
- Sishya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹4.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Receptionist — Sishya School at Sishya School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 54+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Sishya School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Receptionist.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Receptionist — Sishya School
Manage the front desk, support admissions enquiries and route parent/visitor requests to the right team.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this Receptionist — Sishya School 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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Sishya School
Sishya School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1972, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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