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Personal Assistant to Principal

at Sherwood Hall SR SEC School · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11L – ₹20L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Personal Assistant to Principal
School
Sherwood Hall SR SEC School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹20L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026

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Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11L
per year
Typical
₹15L
per year
Senior / high
₹20L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Personal Assistant to Principal

at Sherwood Hall SR SEC School

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

Sherwood Hall SR SEC School requires a Personal Assistant to Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Sherwood Hall SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1971, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the Personal Assistant to Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.0 LPA – ₹19.5 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sherwood Hall SR SEC School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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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.

What is the salary for this Personal Assistant to Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Personal Assistant to Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

What is the average Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Chennai?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Personal Assistant to Principal roles in Chennai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Where exactly is Sherwood Hall SR SEC School located?

The school is in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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 do I write an application email for this Personal Assistant to Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Personal Assistant to Principal application — Sherwood Hall SR SEC School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sherwood Hall SR SEC School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

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Sherwood Hall SR SEC School

Key facts about Sherwood Hall SR SEC School

Key facts
Founded
1971
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
P DIVA KRISHNA
Affiliation #
1930022
Address
4 HARRINGTON ROAD 13TH AVENUE CHETPET CHENNAI TAMIL NADU, 4 Harrington Road, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600031

Sherwood Hall SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1971, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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