Admission Incharge
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Key facts
- Role
- Admission Incharge
- School
- St Thomas School
- City
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹3.3L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Admission Incharge salary in Kollam — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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Admission Incharge
at St Thomas 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
Join the faculty at St Thomas School as a Admission Incharge in Kollam, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: St Thomas School in Kollam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 2002, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: as Admission Incharge, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.1 LPA – ₹3.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St Thomas School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St Thomas School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How much experience do I need for this Admission Incharge 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.
Where exactly is St Thomas School located?
The school is in Kollam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St Thomas School
Key facts about St Thomas School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JACOB THOMAS
- Affiliation #
- 930665
St Thomas School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kollam, Kerala.
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Interview questions & answers for Admission Incharge
Common questions Indian schools ask for Admission Incharge roles in Kollam (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
2. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
3. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
4. Why do you want to work at St Thomas School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Kollam campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Admission Incharge brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why St Thomas School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. What experience is most relevant to a Admission Incharge role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — St Thomas School wants to picture you on day one.