Library Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Library Assistant
- School
- St. Augustine's School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹21L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
Library Assistant
at St. Augustine's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 36+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join St. Augustine's School in Darjeeling, West Bengal as our next Library Assistant. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About St. Augustine's School in Darjeeling, West Bengal: a secondary institution, established 1990, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: the Library Assistant is part of the wider support team. Essential to keeping classrooms, common areas, and shared facilities ready through the school day. Responsibilities:
- Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.
- Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.
- Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.
- Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.
- Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.
- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.
- A clean track record and verifiable references.
- The fitness and discipline the role demands.
- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹1.8 LPA – ₹2.0 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Augustine's School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the salary for this Library Assistant 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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Augustine's School
Key facts about St. Augustine's School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
St. Augustine's School is a secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1990, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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