Personal Assistant to Principal — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School Vacancy at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 18–22 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Personal Assistant to Principal — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 101+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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: Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary 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
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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.
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.
What is the salary for this Personal Assistant to Principal — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
About Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1925, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
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