Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Govt High School, Sector-40a
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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Personal Assistant to Principal
at Govt High School, Sector-40a
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Personal Assistant to Principal at Govt High School, Sector-40a in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Govt High School, Sector-40a, established 1982, is a secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Personal Assistant to Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.0 LPA – ₹13.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Govt High School, Sector-40a will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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 do I make a resume for a CBSE Personal Assistant to Principal job?
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Where can I find similar vacancies?
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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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Govt High School, Sector-40a follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt High School, Sector-40a
Key facts about Govt High School, Sector-40a
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PARVEEN KUMAR MEHTA
- Affiliation #
- 2620064
Govt High School, Sector-40a is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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