St. John’s English School & Junior College is hiring a Purchase Incharge — St. John’s English School & Junior College in Chennai
St. John’s English School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- Purchase Incharge — St. John’s English School & Junior College
- School
- St. John’s English School & Junior College
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.0L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Purchase Incharge — St. John’s English School & Junior College at St. John’s English School & Junior College, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 45+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. John’s English School & Junior College, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Purchase Incharge.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Purchase Incharge — St. John’s English School & Junior College
Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About St. John’s English School & Junior College
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
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