Personal Assistant to Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Vels Vidhyalaya
- City
- Thoothukkudi
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
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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: Personal Assistant to Principal at Vels Vidhyalaya in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Vels Vidhyalaya, established 2017, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Personal Assistant to Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹13.0 LPA – ₹25.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Vels Vidhyalaya receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Personal Assistant to Principal listing is usually welcome.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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 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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Personal Assistant to Principal?
Most Personal Assistant to Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What is the average Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Thoothukkudi?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Personal Assistant to Principal roles in Thoothukkudi. 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.
Where exactly is Vels Vidhyalaya located?
The school is in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Does Vels Vidhyalaya help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
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Key facts about Vels Vidhyalaya
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Anandhi Rajendran
- Affiliation #
- 1930892
Vels Vidhyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu.
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