Office Assistant — St. Stephen School Vacancy at St. Stephen School, Kolkata
St. Stephen SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Office Assistant — St. Stephen School
- School
- St. Stephen School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.6L – ₹2.3L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Office Assistant — St. Stephen School — St. Stephen School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 55+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Stephen School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Office Assistant.
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:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: St. Stephen School is a CISCE Day School in Budge Budge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Office Assistant — St. Stephen School
Coordinate inter-department admin tasks, maintain registers and support the leadership team's calendar.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
What qualifications are required for a Office Assistant — St. Stephen School?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Office Assistant — St. Stephen School positions.
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 school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
About St. Stephen School
St. Stephen School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1971, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Stephen School is a CISCE Day School in Budge Budge, Kolkata.
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