Personal Assistant to Principal — The Doon School Opening — The Doon School, Dehradun
The Doon SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — The Doon School
- School
- The Doon School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a fresh opening for a Personal Assistant to Principal — The Doon School at The Doon School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 91+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Doon School, a ICSE school in Dehradun, is hiring a Personal Assistant to Principal.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: India's most renowned boys boarding school.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — The Doon School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About The Doon School
The Doon School is a boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1935, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
India's most renowned boys boarding school.
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