
Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Joans School Opening — St. Joans School, Kolkata
St. Joans SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Joans School
- School
- St. Joans School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 11–16 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Joans School at St. Joans School. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 29+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Joans 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. Joans School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Joans 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
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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 Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Joans School 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.
About St. Joans School
St. Joans School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1997, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Joans School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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