Library Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Library Assistant
- School
- St Mary's School
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.7L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
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Library Assistant
at St Mary's School
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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.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Library Assistant in Patna, Bihar at St Mary's School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. St Mary's School in Patna, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 1996, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: the Library Assistant provides day-to-day support to students, teachers, and the operations team. Hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the school clean, safe, and well-functioning. What you will do:
- Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.
- Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.
- Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.
- Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.
- Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly. Requirements:
- Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.
- Reliability — on time, every working day.
- Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.
- Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.
- A professional, service-oriented attitude. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹1.7 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St Mary's School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St Mary's School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Library Assistant job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What qualifications are required for a Library Assistant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Library Assistant positions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St Mary's School
Key facts about St Mary's School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PACKIAM BASKER
- Affiliation #
- 330103
St Mary's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Patna, Bihar.
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