Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Maharishi International Residential School
- City
- Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12.2L – ₹28.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
An opening for a Personal Assistant to Principal in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu at Maharishi International Residential School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Maharishi International Residential School is a senior secondary school in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.2 LPA – ₹28.4 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Maharishi International Residential School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Can I negotiate the salary at Maharishi International Residential School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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What is the salary for this Personal Assistant to Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Maharishi International Residential School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What questions are asked in a Personal Assistant to Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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Key facts about Maharishi International Residential School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Maharishi International Residential School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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