Kolkata: Principal — B.D. Memorial Jr. School Job at B.D. Memorial Jr. School
B.D. Memorial Jr. SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — B.D. Memorial Jr. School
- School
- B.D. Memorial Jr. School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 12–17 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
B.D. Memorial Jr. School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — B.D. Memorial Jr. School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 30+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
B.D. Memorial Jr. 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: B.D. Memorial Jr. School is a CBSE Day School in Mahamayatala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — B.D. Memorial Jr. 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
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
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.
About B.D. Memorial Jr. School
B.D. Memorial Jr. School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
B.D. Memorial Jr. School is a CBSE Day School in Mahamayatala, Kolkata.
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