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Principal

₹8.4L – ₹23L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Kolkata, Kolkatafull-timePosted 3d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Bihani Academy
City
Kolkata
State
Kolkata
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.4L – ₹23L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Kolkata — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.4L
per year
Typical
₹15.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Bihani Academy in Kolkata, Kolkata. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Bihani Academy in Kolkata, Kolkata is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.4 LPA – ₹22.7 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 Bihani Academy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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.

How do I apply for this Principal 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.

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About the school

Bihani Academy

Key facts about Bihani Academy

Key facts
Founded
2007
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
25:1
Address
Diamond Harbour Road, Khariberia, Diamond Harbour Road, Khariberia, Kolkata, Kolkata, 743503

Bihani Academy is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Kolkata, Kolkata. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.

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