Personal Assistant to Principal — Unity Public School Opening — Unity Public School, Chennai

Unity Public School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹12L – ₹19L / yrCBSE13–17 yrs expPosted 12d ago

Key facts

Role
Personal Assistant to Principal — Unity Public School
School
Unity Public School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹19L per year
Experience
13–17 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2004

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Job description

Overview

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Personal Assistant to Principal — Unity Public School at Unity Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 22+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Unity Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Unity Public School is a CBSE Day School in Kottur, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Unity Public 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 a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Working conditions

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

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

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.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

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.

About Unity Public School

Unity Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Unity Public School is a CBSE Day School in Kottur, Chennai.

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