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Personal Assistant to Principal

₹13L – ₹19L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Personal Assistant to Principal
School
Vivek High School
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹19L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Personal Assistant to Principal salary in Chandigarh — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.9L
per year
Typical
₹15.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Personal Assistant to Principal

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

Vivek High School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is seeking a Personal Assistant to Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Vivek High School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1984, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹18.9 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. Submit your application on this page and Vivek High School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Common questions about this role

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

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.

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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.

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.

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.

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About the school

Vivek High School

Key facts about Vivek High School

Key facts
Founded
1984
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MRS. RENU PURI
Affiliation #
2630029
Address
SECTOR-38B CHANDIGARH, Sector-38b, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160036

Vivek High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1984, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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