St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- School
- St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 16–20 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School at St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, 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. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in George Town, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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 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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
About St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1839, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in George Town, Chennai.
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