Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch
- City
- Patiala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹5.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Patiala — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Office Assistant
at Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 66+ years.
Job description
Overview
Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch in Patiala, Punjab is seeking a Office Assistant who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch, established 1960, is a secondary campus in Patiala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the Office Assistant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.5 LPA – ₹5.6 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Patiala?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Office Assistant roles in Patiala. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How do I write an application email for this Office Assistant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Office Assistant application — Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Office Assistant roles in Patiala.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch
Key facts about Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch
- Founded
- 1960
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SR IMMACULATE
- Affiliation #
- 1630012
Our Lady Of Fatima Convent SEC Sch is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in Patiala, Punjab.
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