Office Assistant — Orchids The International School, Chennai

Est. 2007
₹3.3L – ₹4.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site2–5 yrs3 openingsCloses 22 Oct
● posted 22 May

Job description

Overview

An opening for a Office Assistant in Chennai, Tamilnadu at Orchids The International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Orchids The International School, established 2007, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: as Office Assistant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:

  • Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
  • Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
  • Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
  • Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
  • Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.3 LPA – ₹4.1 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Orchids The International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

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

·Maintain records, registers and routine MIS.
·Run vendor coordination for day-to-day school needs.
·Support event logistics across the year.
·Handle parent communication and documentation.
·Coordinate inter-department admin tasks.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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Orchids The International School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2007
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Priya Karthick
PRINCIPAL
1930448
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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