Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Boys' School Opening — Calcutta Boys' School, Kolkata
Calcutta Boys' SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Boys' School
- School
- Calcutta Boys' School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 11–13 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Boys' School at Calcutta Boys' School. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Calcutta Boys' School, a CISCE 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 Boys' School is a CISCE Day School in Maula Ali, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta Boys' School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
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 Maula Ali, Kolkata.
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