Personal Assistant to Principal — Little Douglasites Play School Opening — Little Douglasites Play School, Kolkata
Little Douglasites Play SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Little Douglasites Play School
- School
- Little Douglasites Play School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Finland
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 15–20 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Little Douglasites Play School, a Finland school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: At Little Douglasites, we recognize the crucial role "play" has in child development. Tactile play enhances fine and gross motor skills, physical play promotes growth, and imaginative play boosts social-emotional learning. Most importantly, all forms of play nurture a love of learning that children will carry with them throughout their educational journey.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
What is the salary for this Personal Assistant to Principal — Little Douglasites Play School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most FINLAND schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Little Douglasites Play School
At Little Douglasites, we recognize the crucial role "play" has in child development. Tactile play enhances fine and gross motor skills, physical play promotes growth, and imaginative play boosts social-emotional learning. Most importantly, all forms of play nurture a love of learning that children will carry with them throughout their educational journey.
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