Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Pathfinder Boarding School
- City
- Haldwani
- State
- uttarakhand-boarding-schools haldwani
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Middle
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.7L – ₹14.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Pathfinder Boarding School invites applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal in Haldwani, uttarakhand-boarding-schools haldwani. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Pathfinder Boarding School, established 2018, runs as a middle school campus in Haldwani, uttarakhand-boarding-schools haldwani — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.7 LPA – ₹14.4 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. Submit your application on this page and Pathfinder Boarding School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What is the average Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Haldwani?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Personal Assistant to Principal pay in Haldwani varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
How do I apply for this Personal Assistant to Principal vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Personal Assistant to Principal?
Most Personal Assistant to Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
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Key facts about Pathfinder Boarding School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Middle
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Pathfinder, a co-educational boarding school, is located on the Haldwani to Jim Corbett Road in Haldwani, Nainital. The school provides a safe, happy, and healthy environment and fundamental values that give a wide range of learning experiences to each student. Pathfinder school designed to provide a balance of scholastic & co-scholastic development, such as academic, physical, artistic opportunities to reach their highest interest level. These are designed to develop a whole child for their 7 skills; these are Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual, Moral, Cultural, Social, and Emotional development. We give technology-based education for their future goals. Mission To create safe, happy, healthy and enjoyable environs focused the holistic development for their steps to a great future. Vision To run an institution with application based education that drives height of excellence to find a path for future leaders.
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