Office Assistant
at D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair. · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Chennai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Office Assistant
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Job description
Overview
D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair. requires a Office Assistant in Chennai, Tamilnadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair., established 2020, is a secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: as Office Assistant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.6 LPA – ₹4.0 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair. 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 Office Assistant salary in Chennai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Office Assistant pay in Chennai 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.
Can I negotiate the salary at D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant 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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
How do I apply for this Office Assistant vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Chennai), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.
Key facts about D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair.
- Founded
- 2020
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- BHUVANESHWARI G
- Affiliation #
- 1931329
D.a.v Secondary School, Mogappair. is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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