Calcutta Boys School is hiring a Principal — Calcutta Boys School in Kolkata
Calcutta Boys SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Calcutta Boys School
- School
- Calcutta Boys School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 12–14 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — Calcutta Boys School at Calcutta Boys School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CISCE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Calcutta Boys School, a CISCE 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: Calcutta Boys School is a CISCE Day School in Beliaghata, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Calcutta Boys School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
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.
About Calcutta Boys School
Calcutta Boys School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1877, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Calcutta Boys School is a CISCE Day School in Beliaghata, Kolkata.
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