Kolkata: Personal Assistant to Principal — St. John's High School Job at St. John's High School
St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — St. John's High School
- School
- St. John's High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 17–19 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. John's High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. John's High School. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 26+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. John's High 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. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. John's High 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
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Where exactly is St. John's High School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
About St. John's High School
St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 2000, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. John's High School is a CISCE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
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