Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Canadian International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹14.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 30+ years.
Job description
Overview
Canadian International School is looking for a Personal Assistant to Principal in Bangalore, Karnataka to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Canadian International School in Bangalore, Karnataka: a senior secondary institution, established 1996, — a IB-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Personal Assistant to Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.8 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Canadian International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Bangalore?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Personal Assistant to Principal pay in Bangalore varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Do I have to work weekends?
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.
What questions are asked in a Personal Assistant to Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
What kind of professional development is offered?
IB schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
Does Canadian International School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Bangalore offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Where exactly is Canadian International School located?
The school is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Can I negotiate the salary at Canadian International School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (IB) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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Key facts about Canadian International School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 6:1
Canadian International School is a co-ed boarding school in Bangalore, Karnataka. It is the first 1:1 iPad school in South India and the first school in India to operate entirely on solar power. CIS was established in 1996 and is spread over 200,000 sq meters. Students are enrolled from 30+ nations in CIS. Entrenched as 1st IBDP school in Bangalore, CIS follows an internationally recognized curriculum - IB (Grades 11 & 12), IGCSE (Grades 9 -10), Cambridge Secondary (Grades 6 - 8) Cambridge Primary, and Montessori (Pre K to Grade 5), and employs a majority of foreign-trained, experienced teachers. CIS offers a merit and ECA-based scholarship program with on-campus placement counseling. CIS is ranked in the top 3 international schools by Education World India rankings 2023. Offering separate student councils for primary, elementary, and high school students It is the #1 Apple distinguished school in south India.
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