Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Uttar Dinajpur
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹14.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 21+ years.
Job description
Overview
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is recruiting a Personal Assistant to Principal in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya: a secondary institution in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Personal Assistant to Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.0 LPA – ₹14.2 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this Personal Assistant to Principal vacancy?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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 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 Uttar Dinajpur.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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 do I write an application email for this Personal Assistant to Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Personal Assistant to Principal application — Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PAWAN KUMAR DYBEY
- Affiliation #
- 2440009
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.
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