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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- City
- Coonoor
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹4.8L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
Office Assistant salary in Coonoor — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 168+ years.
Job description
Overview
Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School requires a Office Assistant in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1858, — a State Board-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: as Office Assistant, you run day-to-day workflows, maintain accurate records, support audits, and help keep the school's operations professional and well-organised. Responsibilities:
- Run the assigned operational function on a daily basis.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for management.
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and vendors on approvals.
- Support audits, inspections, and statutory compliance.
- Identify process gaps and propose workable improvements. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹3.0 LPA – ₹4.8 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Coonoor?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Office Assistant roles in Coonoor. 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 will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
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 Coonoor.
Where exactly is Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Key facts about Stanes Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1858
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
The co-educational school, with residenSound Christian principles form the corner stone of the institution, while respecting all religions and inculcating strong secular principles amongst the students.tial facilities, is managed by the Stanes High School Council. It seeks to provide sound academics to its pupils, ensuring at the same time an opportunity to excel in sports and co-curricular activities.
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