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Receptionist

₹2.7L – ₹5.6L / yr3–8 yrsCloses 7 Aug
Kottayam, Keralafull-timePosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Receptionist
School
St Joseph's English Medium School
City
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.7L – ₹5.6L per year
Experience
3–8 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Receptionist salary in Kottayam — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹2.7L
per year
Typical
₹4.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹5.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Receptionist

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St Joseph's English Medium School in Kottayam, Kerala is on the lookout for a Receptionist. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About St Joseph's English Medium School: a senior secondary institution in Kottayam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: the Receptionist keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. Day to day, you will:

  • Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
  • Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
  • Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
  • Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Requirements:
  • Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
  • Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
  • Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
  • A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.7 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St Joseph's English Medium School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

What questions are asked in a Receptionist interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Receptionist roles in Kottayam.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

How much experience do I need for this Receptionist 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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St Joseph's English Medium School

Key facts about St Joseph's English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
TESSYMOL CHACKO
Affiliation #
930899
Address
VILLOONNI, KOTTAYAM-DIST,KERALA 686008, Villoonni, Kottayam, Kerala, 686008

St Joseph's English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Kottayam, Kerala.

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