Office Assistant — Salt Lake School Vacancy at Salt Lake School, Kolkata
Salt Lake SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Office Assistant — Salt Lake School
- School
- Salt Lake School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.6L – ₹2.3L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Office Assistant — Salt Lake School — Salt Lake School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 47+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Salt Lake School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, 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: Salt Lake School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Office Assistant — Salt Lake School
Run back-office admin: data entry, document filing, parent communication and routine compliance.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How much experience do I need for this Office Assistant — Salt Lake School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
About Salt Lake School
Salt Lake School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1979, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Salt Lake School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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Perks
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