Library Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Library Assistant
- School
- The Orchid School
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.1L – ₹2.8L per year
- Experience
- 0–5 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
Library Assistant salary in Pune — snapshot
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Library Assistant
at The Orchid 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
Immediate opening: Library Assistant at The Orchid School in Pune, Maharashtra. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About The Orchid School: a senior secondary institution in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: the Library Assistant provides day-to-day support to students, teachers, and the operations team. Hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the school clean, safe, and well-functioning. What you will do:
- Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.
- Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.
- Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.
- Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.
- Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly. Requirements:
- Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.
- Reliability — on time, every working day.
- Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.
- Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.
- A professional, service-oriented attitude. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹2.1 LPA – ₹2.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the The Orchid School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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 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 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?
The Orchid School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Library Assistant 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.
What questions are asked in a Library 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 Library Assistant roles in Pune.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Orchid School
Key facts about The Orchid School
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NAMRATA MAJHAIL
- Affiliation #
- 1130279
The Orchid School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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