Sishya School is hiring a IT / Network Assistant — Sishya School in Chennai
Sishya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- IT / Network Assistant — Sishya School
- School
- Sishya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.5L – ₹2.6L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sishya School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a IT / Network Assistant — Sishya School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 54+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sishya School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a IT / Network Assistant.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment
- Coordinate with vendors and support staff
- Follow safety and security protocols at all times
- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred
About the school: Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a IT / Network Assistant — Sishya School
Support school computer labs, manage user accounts and devices, troubleshoot classroom AV and own the school's basic network.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About Sishya School
Sishya School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1972, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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