Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Airport English High School Vacancy at Calcutta Airport English High School, Kolkata
Calcutta Airport English High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Airport English High School
- School
- Calcutta Airport English High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 16–18 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Airport English High School — Calcutta Airport English 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 73+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Calcutta Airport English High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to 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:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Calcutta Airport English High School is a State Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Airport English 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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
About Calcutta Airport English High School
Calcutta Airport English High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1953, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Calcutta Airport English High School is a State Board Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.
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