Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Lewis English School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Lewis English School has opened applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Lewis English School in Darjeeling, West Bengal operates as a secondary school, established 1975, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Personal Assistant to Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.1 LPA – ₹23.0 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Lewis English School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
How do I write an application email for this Personal Assistant to Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Where exactly is Lewis English School located?
The school is in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Lewis English School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Key facts about Lewis English School
- Founded
- 1975
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Lewis English School was established in the year 1975. It is run by a registered educational society. It was the first English medium school in Mirik valley. The aim and objective of the school was to educate the boys and girls in English medium and to prepare them for for their future life and to become good and an aware citizens of the country. With this aim the school was upgraded every year and became a full fledged high school in the year 1985. It was recognized by the government of West Bengal and was affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, (ICSE), New Delhi in the year 1986. In the history of Mirik,Lewis English School became the first and only ICSE school. The school has been producing very good results in the ICSE examination every year. The products of Lewis English School are found in many parts of the coubtry and in foreign countries as well.
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