Receptionist — St. Augustines Day School Vacancy at 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
- ₹2.7L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Receptionist — St. Augustines Day School at St. Augustines Day School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 48+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
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: St. Augustines Day School is a CISCE Day School in Shyamnagar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Receptionist — St. Augustines Day School
Run reception professionally — phones, visitor passes, parent walk-ins and basic admin coordination.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Receptionist — St. Augustines Day School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About St. Augustines Day School
St. Augustines Day School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1978, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Augustines Day School is a CISCE Day School in Shyamnagar, Kolkata.
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Perks
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