Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Mathew Convent School Opening — St. Mathew Convent School, Kolkata
St. Mathew Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — St. Mathew Convent School
- School
- St. Mathew Convent School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 13–17 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Mathew Convent School, a ICSE 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. Mathew Convent School in Maheshtata, Kolkata, follows the ICSE curriculum. It is a co-ed English medium school with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, offering education from nursery to 10th grade. The school focuses on holistic development, encouraging academic and co-curricular excellence while instilling universal moral values and a sense of nationalism
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About St. Mathew Convent School
St. Mathew Convent School in Maheshtata, Kolkata, follows the ICSE curriculum. It is a co-ed English medium school with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, offering education from nursery to 10th grade. The school focuses on holistic development, encouraging academic and co-curricular excellence while instilling universal moral values and a sense of nationalism
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