Office Assistant — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School Vacancy at Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹1.5L – ₹2.3L / yrState Board0–3 yrs expPosted 10d ago

Key facts

Role
Office Assistant — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹1.5L – ₹2.3L per year
Experience
0–3 years
Posted
13 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1910

Job description

Overview

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Office Assistant — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 116+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, is hiring a Office Assistant.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the function
  • Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
  • Maintain accurate records and reports
  • Ensure compliance with school policies

Requirements:

  • 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred

About the school: Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Office Assistant — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Support school administration — records, correspondence, MIS, vendor coordination and event logistics.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

Common questions about this role

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.

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.

What's the interview process like for this role?

Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

About Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1910, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.

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