Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta International School Opening — Calcutta International School, Kolkata
Calcutta International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Calcutta International School
- School
- Calcutta International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹21L – ₹31L per year
- Experience
- 18–22 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Calcutta International School, a IB 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: CIS prides itself on being warm and welcoming; cosmopolitan culture; open attitude towards students, teachers and parents; Safe area; well-trained teachers; modern infrastructure; small classes; low student-teacher ratio and overall curriculum. CIS believes that the main purpose of a school is to help the child discover himself and her world. to recognize and promote her talents. Just as each seed contains the tree of the future, each child is born with infinite potential. CIS sees children as seeds that need to be nurtured; here the teacher is a gardener who helps develop the potential that already exists in the child. CIS is the best possible environment for children to grow, flourish and develop. To help teachers and administration work effectively in the Kolkata International School Society, it is led by a Board of Governors elected by the parents of the school's current students. They provide added value both in decision-making and in the implementation and review of processes.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
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.
Where exactly is Calcutta International School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
About Calcutta International School
CIS prides itself on being warm and welcoming; cosmopolitan culture; open attitude towards students, teachers and parents; Safe area; well-trained teachers; modern infrastructure; small classes; low student-teacher ratio and overall curriculum. CIS believes that the main purpose of a school is to help the child discover himself and her world. to recognize and promote her talents. Just as each seed contains the tree of the future, each child is born with infinite potential. CIS sees children as seeds that need to be nurtured; here the teacher is a gardener who helps develop the potential that already exists in the child. CIS is the best possible environment for children to grow, flourish and develop. To help teachers and administration work effectively in the Kolkata International School Society, it is led by a Board of Governors elected by the parents of the school's current students. They provide added value both in decision-making and in the implementation and review of processes.
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