Personal Assistant to Principal — Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan International School, Mettupalayam

Est. 1997 · senior secondary · English medium · Odenthurai Village Panchayat, Kallar Post
₹9.4L – ₹12.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 19 Nov
● posted 16 Jun

Job description

Overview

Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan International School is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal in Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan International School, established 1997, is a senior secondary campus in Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Personal Assistant to Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.4 LPA – ₹12.5 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. Submit your application here so Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan International School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Requirements

Role details

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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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

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 Mettupalayam.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan International School
CBSE · Mettupalayam · Est. 1997
1997
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
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