Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal
- City
- Bhopal
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Jul 2026
Receptionist salary in Bhopal — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Receptionist
at St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal
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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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Receptionist at St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal: a senior secondary institution in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1961,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Receptionist brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.2 LPA – ₹5.4 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal
Key facts about St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal
- Founded
- 1961
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CYRIAC NT
- Affiliation #
- 1030499
St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Bhopal (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
2. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
3. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Bhopal (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
4. Why do you want to work at St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Bhopal campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Receptionist brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. What experience is most relevant to a Receptionist role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Bhopal wants to picture you on day one.