Arya Vidya Mandir is hiring a Principal — Arya Vidya Mandir in Kolkata
Arya Vidya MandirKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Arya Vidya Mandir
- School
- Arya Vidya Mandir
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Arya Vidya Mandir (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Principal — Arya Vidya Mandir. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 72+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Arya Vidya Mandir, 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: Arya Vidya Mandir is a State Board Day School in Bhawanipur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Arya Vidya Mandir
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 STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About Arya Vidya Mandir
Arya Vidya Mandir is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Arya Vidya Mandir is a State Board Day School in Bhawanipur, Kolkata.
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