Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Harvest Mission English Medium School
- City
- Thiruvananthapuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹2.7L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
Office Assistant salary in Thiruvananthapuram — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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 Office Assistant at Harvest Mission English Medium School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. School profile: Harvest Mission English Medium School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 1999, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Office Assistant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.0 LPA – ₹2.7 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Harvest Mission English Medium School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Office Assistant roles in Thiruvananthapuram.
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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Can I negotiate the salary at Harvest Mission English Medium School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
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Key facts about Harvest Mission English Medium School
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Nixon V
- Affiliation #
- 931150
Harvest Mission English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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