Principal — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School, North 24-pargana

Est. 1995
₹94,500–1,15,000 /month(₹11.3L–13.8L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 1 Nov
● posted 30 May
Experience
5–8 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is hiring a Principal in North 24-pargana, West Bengal. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School: a senior secondary institution in North 24-pargana, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1995,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.3 LPA – ₹13.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in North 24-pargana.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
CBSE · North 24-pargana · Est. 1995
1995
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SUNANDA JAISWAL
PRINCIPAL
2430132
AFFILIATION
North 24-pargana, West Bengal
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What is the salary for this job?

Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School lists ₹94,500–1,15,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 5–8 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

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