Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- St. Thomas Central School
- City
- Alappuzha
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.6L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
Receptionist
at St. Thomas Central School
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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
St. Thomas Central School is recruiting a Receptionist in Alappuzha, Kerala. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. St. Thomas Central School, established 1976, is a secondary school in Alappuzha, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Receptionist is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.6 LPA – ₹4.2 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Thomas Central School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Thomas Central School
Key facts about St. Thomas Central School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MEERA M V
- Affiliation #
- 931270
St. Thomas Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Alappuzha, Kerala.
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