Personal Assistant to Principal

Sai Sundaram School· Est. 1983 · CBSE · Darjeeling
₹10.8L – ₹16.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 14 Sep
● posted 19 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Darjeeling.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.8L – ₹16.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Personal Assistant to Principal in Darjeeling

₹10.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.8L – ₹16.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Personal Assistant to Principal at Sai Sundaram School in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Sai Sundaram School, established 1983, runs as a senior secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — 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. Position: as Personal Assistant to Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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 (₹10.8 LPA – ₹16.3 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sai Sundaram School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Sai Sundaram School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Darjeeling · Est. 1983
1983
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SAROJA CHETTRI
PRINCIPAL
2430062
AFFILIATION
Darjeeling, West Bengal
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