Principal — Bidya Bhaban School High School Opening — Bidya Bhaban School High School, Kolkata
Bidya Bhaban School High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Bidya Bhaban School High School
- School
- Bidya Bhaban School High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 13–18 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Principal — Bidya Bhaban School High School — Bidya Bhaban School High School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 38+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Bidya Bhaban School High School, 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: Bidya Bhaban School High School is a State Board Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Bidya Bhaban School 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 STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Bidya Bhaban School High School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About Bidya Bhaban School High School
Bidya Bhaban School High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1988, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Bidya Bhaban School High School is a State Board Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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