Personal Assistant to Principal
at St Brittos Academy · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- St Brittos Academy
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Chennai
Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Chennai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Personal Assistant to Principal
at St Brittos Academy
Contact the school directly using the details below.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at St Brittos Academy as a Personal Assistant to Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. St Brittos Academy in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Personal Assistant to Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹9.3 LPA – ₹12.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St Brittos Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Chennai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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 — St Brittos Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St Brittos Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
What questions are asked in a Personal Assistant to Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Personal Assistant to Principal roles in Chennai.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St Brittos Academy
Key facts about St Brittos Academy
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Mary Vasantha Kumari
- Affiliation #
- 1930174
St Brittos Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
See all school jobs →Working at St Brittos Academy
Where this school is
Principal interview in Chennai? Panel format, model answers, and a demo lesson you can teach on Monday.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.