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Principal

₹9.2L – ₹16L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Hooghly, West Bengalfull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Arambagh Vivekananda Academy
City
Hooghly
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Hooghly — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹12.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Arambagh Vivekananda Academy in Hooghly, West Bengal. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Arambagh Vivekananda Academy in Hooghly, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.2 LPA – ₹15.9 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Arambagh Vivekananda Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

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.

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Role details

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About the school

Arambagh Vivekananda Academy

Key facts about Arambagh Vivekananda Academy

Key facts
Founded
2008
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ANIRUDH PANDEY
Affiliation #
2430125
Address
BASANTAPUR SPORTS COMPLEX, WARD NO.-11, PO-ARAMBAGH, DIST-HOOGHLY, Basantapur Sports Complex, Hooghly, West Bengal, 712601

Arambagh Vivekananda Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Hooghly, West Bengal.

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