Modern English School is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal — Modern English School in Mumbai

Modern English School
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-time₹14L – ₹21L / yrState Board16–20 yrs expPosted 7d ago

Key facts

Role
Personal Assistant to Principal — Modern English School
School
Modern English School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Full Boarding
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹14L – ₹21L per year
Experience
16–20 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Full Boarding
Est. 1975

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Job description

Overview

Modern English School, a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 2-6 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Modern English School is the culmination of the vision, mission and efforts of some like-minded enthusiasts who dreamt of having a school in Chhedanagar to cater to the needs of the children in the neighbourhood. Started in a small garage in 1975, the management erected a small structure in the same year and housed the school on a piece of land granted on a 30-Year lease to the School by Bombay Municipal Corporation.Modern English School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Education Board Secondary School Examinatios and English is the Medium of instruction

Common questions about this role

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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Is accommodation provided?

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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.

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.

About Modern English School

Modern English School is the culmination of the vision, mission and efforts of some like-minded enthusiasts who dreamt of having a school in Chhedanagar to cater to the needs of the children in the neighbourhood. Started in a small garage in 1975, the management erected a small structure in the same year and housed the school on a piece of land granted on a 30-Year lease to the School by Bombay Municipal Corporation.Modern English School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Education Board Secondary School Examinatios and English is the Medium of instruction

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