Orchids The International School is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal — Orchids The International School in Kolkata
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 16–19 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Orchids The International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Personal Assistant to Principal — Orchids The International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 7+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Orchids The International School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Personal Assistant to Principal — Orchids The International School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the salary for this Personal Assistant to Principal — Orchids The International School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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