Receptionist
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Key facts
- Role
- Receptionist
- School
- Vishwaprajnaa Academy
- City
- Bengaluru Urban
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
Receptionist salary in Bengaluru Urban — 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
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Vishwaprajnaa Academy invites applications for a Receptionist in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Vishwaprajnaa Academy, established 2013, is a secondary school in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka — 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.4 LPA – ₹4.4 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vishwaprajnaa Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vishwaprajnaa Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average Receptionist salary in Bengaluru Urban?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Receptionist roles in Bengaluru Urban. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Vishwaprajnaa Academy
Key facts about Vishwaprajnaa Academy
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Pavithra.M.R
- Affiliation #
- 830785
Vishwaprajnaa Academy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka.
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Interview questions & answers for Receptionist
Common questions Indian schools ask for Receptionist roles in Bengaluru Urban (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. 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 Vishwaprajnaa Academy in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Receptionist band in Bengaluru Urban (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.
5. 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 — Vishwaprajnaa Academy wants to picture you on day one.
6. Why do you want to work at Vishwaprajnaa Academy?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Bengaluru Urban campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.