Personal Assistant to Principal
at Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, · Sonbhadra · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal
- School
- Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,
- City
- Sonbhadra
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Sept 2026
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Personal Assistant to Principal
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, is recruiting a Personal Assistant to Principal in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.2 LPA – ₹22.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Sonbhadra run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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 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.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
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Key facts about Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School,
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NARENDRA BHUSAN SHUKLA
- Affiliation #
- 2130209
Vivekanand Sr. Secondary School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
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