Office Assistant
at Maharishi Vidya Mandir · Coimbatore · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- City
- Coimbatore
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
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Office Assistant
at Maharishi Vidya Mandir
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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
We are looking for a Office Assistant to join Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Maharishi Vidya Mandir: a senior secondary institution in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2014,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: the Office Assistant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.3 LPA – ₹4.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Maharishi Vidya Mandir. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How do I write an application email for this Office Assistant 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What questions are asked in a Office Assistant 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.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
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.
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.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Erode (MVM) is a pioneer in the Field of Integrating Transcendental Meditation, Yogasana& Pranayama in the School curriculum. It is the Brain child of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s philosophy “ Knowledge is Structured in Consciousness”. MVM believes in the value-based Education which prepares children for the Real world.The journey of Leading young minds to Progressive Thinking began in 2014.Located amidst the green fields of Perundurai, on the outskirts of Erode, the School is in harmony with Nature, harbouring within the campus a variety of rich flora and fauna. Loving teachers amicably facilitate children and lead them towards Educational Excellence.
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