Office Assistant
at St Thomas School · Samba · Apply in under 60 seconds.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- St Thomas School
- City
- Samba
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.3L – ₹6.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Samba — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Apply for Office Assistant at St Thomas School
Contact the school directly using the details below.
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
St Thomas School in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir is inviting applications for a Office Assistant. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. St Thomas School runs as a senior secondary campus in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the Office Assistant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. What you will do:
- Act as the single point of ownership for the assigned function.
- Follow defined process flows and keep records audit-ready.
- Provide leadership with accurate, timely operational information.
- Work with external vendors to ensure quality service delivery.
- Support the operations team during exam cycles and large events. Requirements:
- Graduate degree with prior administrative/operations experience.
- Strong attention to detail and good follow-through.
- Comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace, and ERP applications.
- Professional written and spoken English (and Hindi where applicable).
- A service mindset with parents, students, and faculty. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.3 LPA – ₹6.3 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so St Thomas School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Samba?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Office Assistant roles in Samba. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How much experience do I need for this Office Assistant role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
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 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.
Can I negotiate the salary at St Thomas School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Office Assistant roles in Samba.
What qualifications are required for a Office Assistant?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Office Assistant positions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
More roles like this
Teachers who saved this also saved
St Thomas School
Key facts about St Thomas School
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-5
St Thomas School is a private unaided (recognized), located in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-5. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
See all school jobs →Working at St Thomas School
Campus & facilities
Where this school is
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Samba.