Receptionist — St. Augustines Day School Opening — St. Augustines Day School, Kolkata
St. Augustines Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Receptionist — St. Augustines Day School
- School
- St. Augustines Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Augustines Day School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, 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: The school was founded on 15th November, 1970 by Mrs. E. Gasper (nee Graham), who envisaged an English Medium Co-educational school to promote and disseminate knowledge for the development of the Anglo-Indian community as well as the other communities sharing the common desire for education in English medium based on National and Catholic ethos. Late C.R. Gasper was entrusted with the responsibilities of the school as its Principal. Classes commenced from January, 1971 at 43, Ripon Street, Kolkata. The school has been named after the great Scholar of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo (East Africa). The school has Nursery to Class XII, and is registered under the West Bengal Societies Act, 1961. It is a Minority School, administered by the code of regulations for Anglo-Indian schools and other listed schools in West Bengal and affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi which conducts the ICSE and ISC Examinations.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About St. Augustines Day School
The school was founded on 15th November, 1970 by Mrs. E. Gasper (nee Graham), who envisaged an English Medium Co-educational school to promote and disseminate knowledge for the development of the Anglo-Indian community as well as the other communities sharing the common desire for education in English medium based on National and Catholic ethos. Late C.R. Gasper was entrusted with the responsibilities of the school as its Principal. Classes commenced from January, 1971 at 43, Ripon Street, Kolkata. The school has been named after the great Scholar of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Augustine of Hippo (East Africa). The school has Nursery to Class XII, and is registered under the West Bengal Societies Act, 1961. It is a Minority School, administered by the code of regulations for Anglo-Indian schools and other listed schools in West Bengal and affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi which conducts the ICSE and ISC Examinations.
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