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Principal

₹11L – ₹15L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 24 Jul 21 days left
Howrah, West BengalcontractPosted 26d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Asian International School
City
Howrah
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹15L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

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Principal salary in Howrah — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.4L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Asian International School in Howrah, West Bengal. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Asian International School in Howrah, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.4 LPA – ₹15.0 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Asian International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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.

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.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Howrah), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

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.

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.

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About the school

Asian International School

Key facts about Asian International School

Key facts
Founded
2012
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MS. SIMRAN SANGHERA
Affiliation #
2430166
Address
NEW KOLORAH, NH-6, ALAMPUR, DOMJUR, HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL., New Kolorah, Howrah, West Bengal, 711302

Asian International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Howrah, West Bengal.

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