Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a Personal Assistant to Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School, established 2021, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Personal Assistant to Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Chennai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
How do I write an application email for this Personal Assistant to Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Personal Assistant to Principal application — P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What questions are asked in a Personal Assistant to Principal 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 Personal Assistant to Principal roles in Chennai.
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Key facts about P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School
- Founded
- 2021
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Monica Alfred
- Affiliation #
- 1931402
P.n.d. Adarsh Vidyalaya School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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