Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Lotus International School
- City
- Ujjain
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹6.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
Office Assistant salary in Ujjain — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Office Assistant
at Lotus International 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
Join Lotus International School in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh as our next Office Assistant. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Lotus International School, established 2012, is a senior secondary campus in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a steady, process-driven role. The Office Assistant brings consistency, accuracy, and professional maturity to every interaction inside and outside the school. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹3.4 LPA – ₹6.6 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 Lotus International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this Office Assistant 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.
How much experience do I need for this Office Assistant 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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Office Assistant job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Lotus International School
Key facts about Lotus International School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LALITA BHATIYA
- Affiliation #
- 1030625
Lotus International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Office Assistant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Office Assistant roles in Ujjain (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Office Assistant band in Ujjain (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
2. Why do you want to work at Lotus International School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Ujjain campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
3. What experience is most relevant to a Office Assistant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Lotus International School wants to picture you on day one.
4. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
5. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Office Assistant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Lotus International School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".