Kolkata: Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Helen School Job at St. Helen School
St. Helen SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Helen School
- School
- St. Helen School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 16–18 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Helen School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Helen School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 57+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Helen School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, 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: St. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Helen School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What is the salary for this Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Helen School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About St. Helen School
St. Helen School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1969, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Helen School is a CISCE Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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