Office Assistant — The Modern Academy Opening — The Modern Academy, Kolkata

The Modern Academy
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹1.9L – ₹3.0L / yrICSE0–3 yrs expPosted 15d ago

Key facts

Role
Office Assistant — The Modern Academy
School
The Modern Academy
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹1.9L – ₹3.0L per year
Experience
0–3 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1993

Job description

Overview

Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Office Assistant — The Modern Academy at The Modern Academy. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 33+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

The Modern Academy, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Office Assistant.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the function
  • Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
  • Maintain accurate records and reports
  • Ensure compliance with school policies

Requirements:

  • 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred

About the school: The Modern Academy is a ICSE Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Office Assistant — The Modern Academy

Support school administration — records, correspondence, MIS, vendor coordination and event logistics.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Kolkata

Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.

Common questions about this role

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.

What is the salary for this Office Assistant — The Modern Academy role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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 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.

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.

About The Modern Academy

The Modern Academy is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1993, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

The Modern Academy is a ICSE Day School in Dhakuria, Kolkata.

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Working at The Modern Academy

Perks

Medical RoomSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundComputer LabScience LabCCTVIndoor Sports

Campus gallery

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