Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- St.xaviers Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
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Office Assistant
at St.xaviers Public 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
St.xaviers Public School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a Office Assistant who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. St.xaviers Public School, established 2014, is a secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: the Office Assistant keeps the school's day-to-day operations running. You own the assigned function end-to-end — process, paperwork, vendor coordination, and timely escalation to leadership. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.5 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St.xaviers Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Office Assistant job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How do I apply for this Office Assistant vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St.xaviers Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Can I negotiate the salary at St.xaviers Public 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Where exactly is St.xaviers Public School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I write an application email for this Office Assistant role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Office Assistant application — St.xaviers Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St.xaviers Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about St.xaviers Public School
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JERLINE SANGEETHA J S
- Affiliation #
- 1930943
St.xaviers Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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