Principal — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School Vacancy at A.K Ghosh Memorial High School, Kolkata
A.K Ghosh Memorial High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
- School
- A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 18–22 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Principal — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School at A.K Ghosh Memorial High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 58+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School, a State Board 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: A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
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 English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
About A.K Ghosh Memorial High School
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1968, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
A.K Ghosh Memorial High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
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