Personal Assistant to Principal — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya Vacancy at Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya, Kolkata
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
- School
- Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 14–16 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Personal Assistant to Principal — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya at Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 85+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Machuabazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
About Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1941, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Seth Soorajmull Jalan Balika Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Machuabazar, Kolkata.
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