Shikshaa Public School is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal — Shikshaa Public School in Chennai
Shikshaa Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Shikshaa Public School
- School
- Shikshaa Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Personal Assistant to Principal — Shikshaa Public School at Shikshaa Public School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 14+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Shikshaa Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Shikshaa Public School is a CBSE Day School in Chromepet, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Shikshaa Public School
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 CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
About Shikshaa Public School
Shikshaa Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Shikshaa Public School is a CBSE Day School in Chromepet, Chennai.
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