Office Assistant
Why apply
What you'll handle
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.
Salary & benefits
Pay benchmark — Office Assistant in Chennai
Full job description
Overview
St. John's English School has opened applications for a Office Assistant in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. St. John's English School, established 1981, runs as a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the Office Assistant is responsible for smooth execution of the assigned operational vertical — discipline, attention to detail, and coordination across teachers, parents, and vendors. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹2.8 LPA – ₹4.9 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. John's English School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.