Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School is hiring a Principal — Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School in Kolkata
Alipore Girls' & Boys' High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School
- School
- Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Alipore Girls' & Boys' 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: Kindle the Light of Knowledge’, the motto set by our beloved Founder Principal Late Purnima Dasgupta to bring up an English medium school in 1968 is still burning with glory & valour after forty five years of team work by our efficient teaching staff and non-teaching staff who stood shoulder to shoulder to fight out all the problems that come in their way. The school Anthem written & composed by our Founder Principal also advocates her principal and ideas to ‘March Forward For The Knowledge’ & to fight out against illiteracy, thereby lending out our helping hands to the country.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About Alipore Girls' & Boys' High School
Kindle the Light of Knowledge’, the motto set by our beloved Founder Principal Late Purnima Dasgupta to bring up an English medium school in 1968 is still burning with glory & valour after forty five years of team work by our efficient teaching staff and non-teaching staff who stood shoulder to shoulder to fight out all the problems that come in their way. The school Anthem written & composed by our Founder Principal also advocates her principal and ideas to ‘March Forward For The Knowledge’ & to fight out against illiteracy, thereby lending out our helping hands to the country.
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