Personal Assistant to Principal — Chennai Public School Vacancy at Chennai Public School, Chennai
Chennai Public SchoolKey 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
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Chennai
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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