Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Podar International School, Chalisgaon
- City
- Jalgaon
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹1.9L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
Office Assistant salary in Jalgaon — 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 Podar International School, Chalisgaon
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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 15+ years.
Job description
Overview
Podar International School, Chalisgaon is recruiting a Office Assistant in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Podar International School, Chalisgaon, established 2011, is a secondary school in Jalgaon, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹1.9 LPA – ₹4.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Podar International School, Chalisgaon. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Jalgaon?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Office Assistant pay in Jalgaon 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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Podar International School, Chalisgaon follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Podar International School, Chalisgaon
Key facts about Podar International School, Chalisgaon
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- AJAY MACHHINDRA GHORPADE
- Affiliation #
- 1130405
Podar International School, Chalisgaon is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
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Interview questions & answers for Office Assistant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Office Assistant roles in Jalgaon (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
2. Why do you want to work at Podar International School, Chalisgaon?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Jalgaon campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
3. What experience is most relevant to a Office Assistant role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — Podar International School, Chalisgaon wants to picture you on day one.
4. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
5. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Office Assistant band in Jalgaon (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
6. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Office Assistant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Podar International School, Chalisgaon in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.