Office Assistant — St. John's English School, Chennai

Est. 1981
₹2.8L – ₹4.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site3–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 6 Oct
● posted 10 Jun

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.

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Role details

Vacancies
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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.

What you'll handle

·Maintain records, registers and routine MIS.
·Run vendor coordination for day-to-day school needs.
·Support event logistics across the year.
·Handle parent communication and documentation.
·Coordinate inter-department admin tasks.

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.

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  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
St. John's English School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1981
1981
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ANITHA EDISON
PRINCIPAL
1930005
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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