Receptionist — St. John’s English School & Junior College Opening — St. John’s English School & Junior College, Chennai
St. John’s English School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Receptionist — St. John’s English School & Junior College
- School
- St. John’s English School & Junior College
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.8L – ₹3.0L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Receptionist — St. John’s English School & Junior College — St. John’s English School & Junior College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 45+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. John’s English School & Junior College, a CBSE 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: St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Receptionist — St. John’s English School & Junior College
Manage the front desk, support admissions enquiries and route parent/visitor requests to the right team.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
About St. John’s English School & Junior College
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
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