Library Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Library Assistant
- School
- Podar International School- Wagholi
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹15L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
Library Assistant salary in Pune — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Library Assistant
at Podar International School- Wagholi
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Library Assistant at Podar International School- Wagholi in Pune, Maharashtra. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Podar International School- Wagholi, established 2013, runs as a secondary campus in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: as Library Assistant, you follow a clear daily routine aligned with school timings. The school provides training, equipment, and a structured reporting line. What you will do:
- Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.
- Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.
- Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.
- Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.
- Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly. Requirements:
- Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.
- Reliability — on time, every working day.
- Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.
- Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.
- A professional, service-oriented attitude. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.3 LPA – ₹1.6 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Podar International School- Wagholi reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Library Assistant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Library Assistant application — Podar International School- Wagholi"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Podar International School- Wagholi and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the salary for this Library Assistant role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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 qualifications are required for a Library Assistant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Library Assistant positions.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Podar International School- Wagholi
Key facts about Podar International School- Wagholi
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Munish Sharma
- Affiliation #
- 1130577
Podar International School- Wagholi is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Interview questions & answers for Library Assistant
Common questions Indian schools ask for Library Assistant roles in Pune (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Library Assistant band in Pune (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.
2. What experience is most relevant to a Library 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- Wagholi wants to picture you on day one.
3. 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".
4. 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 Library Assistant brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Podar International School- Wagholi in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. 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".
6. Why do you want to work at Podar International School- Wagholi?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Pune campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.