Principal — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy Opening — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy, Kolkata
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
- School
- Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 14–17 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Campus size: 501-1000. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a 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:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy is a CBSE Day School in Agarpara, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
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
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
About Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 501-1000.
Agarpara Swami Vivekananda Academy is a CBSE Day School in Agarpara, Kolkata.
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