Personal Assistant to Principal — Chennai Public School Vacancy at Chennai Public School, Chennai

Chennai Public School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹11L – ₹16L / yrCBSE12–14 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
Personal Assistant to Principal — Chennai Public School
School
Chennai Public School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Day
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹16L per year
Experience
12–14 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day
Est. 1995

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Job description

Overview

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Personal Assistant to Principal — Chennai Public School at Chennai Public School. The school has been running for 31+ years. Campus size: 500-1000. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Chennai Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 2-6 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Established CBSE school in Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Chennai Public School

Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.

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

How much experience do I need for this Personal Assistant to Principal — Chennai Public School 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.

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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

About Chennai Public School

Chennai Public School is a day affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.

Established CBSE school in Chennai.

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Perks

Cashless health insurancePaid sabbatical after 5 yrsEPF + gratuitySubject-lead bonusLibrary + gym access

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