Personal Assistant to Principal

Mela Devi Kalra Arya School· Est. 1985 · CBSE · Pathankot
₹12.0L – ₹19.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 3 Nov
● posted 31 May

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.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Pathankot.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.0L – ₹19.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Personal Assistant to Principal in Pathankot

₹12.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.0L – ₹19.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Mela Devi Kalra Arya School invites applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal in Pathankot, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Mela Devi Kalra Arya School in Pathankot, Punjab: a senior secondary institution, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Personal Assistant to Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.0 LPA – ₹19.3 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Mela Devi Kalra Arya School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Mela Devi Kalra Arya School
CBSE · Pathankot · Est. 1985
1985
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JEEVAN VK
PRINCIPAL
1630088
AFFILIATION
Pathankot, Punjab
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