Kolkata: Principal — Amrita Vidyalayam Job at Amrita Vidyalayam
Amrita VidyalayamKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Amrita Vidyalayam
- School
- Amrita Vidyalayam
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 16–20 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Amrita Vidyalayam is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Amrita Vidyalayam who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 39+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Amrita Vidyalayam, 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: Amrita Vidyalayam is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Amrita Vidyalayam
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
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Amrita Vidyalayam
Amrita Vidyalayam is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Amrita Vidyalayam is a CBSE Day School in Maheshtala, Kolkata.
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