Kolkata: Office Assistant — Modern English Academy Job at Modern English Academy
Modern English AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Office Assistant — Modern English Academy
- School
- Modern English Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.4L – ₹2.2L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Modern English Academy is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Office Assistant — Modern English Academy who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 28+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Modern English Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Office Assistant.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Office Assistant — Modern English Academy
Coordinate inter-department admin tasks, maintain registers and support the leadership team's calendar.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Modern English Academy located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What qualifications are required for a Office Assistant — Modern English Academy?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Office Assistant — Modern English Academy positions.
About Modern English Academy
Modern English Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1998, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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