
Mumbai: Personal Assistant to Principal — Elia Sarwat English High School Job at Elia Sarwat English High School
Elia Sarwat English High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Elia Sarwat English High School
- School
- Elia Sarwat English High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Elia Sarwat English High School (Mumbai, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal — Elia Sarwat English High School. The school has been running for 30+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Elia Sarwat English High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: Elia Sarwat English High School is a State Board Day School in Malad West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Elia Sarwat English High 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 STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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.
About Elia Sarwat English High School
Elia Sarwat English High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1996, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Elia Sarwat English High School is a State Board Day School in Malad West, Mumbai.
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