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  "descriptionText": "St. Helen School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Receptionist.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Manage day-to-day operations of the function\n• Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors\n• Maintain accurate records and reports\n• Ensure compliance with school policies\n\nRequirements:\n• 0-3 years of relevant experience\n• Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nSt. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join us at the front desk: phones, visitor passes, admissions enquiries and basic admin coordination.",
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    "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."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Receptionist — St. Helen School",
      "body": "Run reception professionally — phones, visitor passes, parent walk-ins and basic admin coordination."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kolkata), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at St. Helen School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Receptionist — St. Helen School role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is English fluency required?",
      "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Receptionist — St. Helen School salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Receptionist — St. Helen School pay in Kolkata rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is St. Helen School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    }
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