Kolkata: Principal — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School Job at Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
- School
- Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹16L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 18–21 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School, 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: Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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 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.
How do I apply for this Principal — Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
About Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Barasat Indira Gandhi Memorial High School is a CBSE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
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