Office Assistant — Gateway International School Opening — Gateway International School, Chennai
Gateway International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Office Assistant — Gateway International School
- School
- Gateway International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹3.0L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Office Assistant — Gateway International School at Gateway International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Gateway International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Office Assistant.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Office Assistant — Gateway International School
Run back-office admin: data entry, document filing, parent communication and routine compliance.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
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.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gateway International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About Gateway International School
Gateway International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.
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