Personal Assistant to Principal

St. John's School in Kollam, Kerala is inviting applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. St. John's School in Kollam, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1984,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Personal Assistant to Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.6 LPA – ₹20.3 LPA).
• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and St. John's School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.