Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Islamic Central School
- City
- Palakkad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
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Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Palakkad — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Personal Assistant to Principal
at Islamic Central School
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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
Islamic Central School is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal in Palakkad, Kerala. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Islamic Central School in Palakkad, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.6 LPA – ₹11.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Islamic Central School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Palakkad?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Personal Assistant to Principal roles in Palakkad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I apply for this Personal Assistant to Principal vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What questions are asked in a Personal Assistant to Principal 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 Personal Assistant to Principal roles in Palakkad.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Personal Assistant to Principal?
Most Personal Assistant to Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Islamic Central School
Key facts about Islamic Central School
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA U
- Affiliation #
- 930243
Islamic Central School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Palakkad, Kerala.
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