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Personal Assistant to Principal

₹10L – ₹12L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 22 Jul 19 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 32d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Personal Assistant to Principal
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
31 May 2026
Closing date
22 Jul 2026

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Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.1L
per year
Typical
₹11.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Personal Assistant to Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C in Chennai, Tamilnadu is accepting applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C: a senior secondary institution in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1976,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Personal Assistant to Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.1 LPA – ₹12.4 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

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 — Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

How much experience do I need for this Personal Assistant to Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C

Key facts
Founded
1976
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
NAND LAL JANGID
Affiliation #
1900015
Address
C E C R I CAMPUS KARAIKUDI P. MUTHURAMALINGAM DISTT. TAMIL NADU, C E C, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 630006

Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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