Head of School — Calcutta Public School Opening — Calcutta Public School, Kolkata
Calcutta Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Calcutta Public School
- School
- Calcutta Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.8L – ₹8.9L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Head of School — Calcutta Public School at Calcutta Public School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Calcutta Public School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.
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 Public School is a CISCE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Calcutta Public School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
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
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
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About Calcutta Public School
Calcutta Public School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Calcutta Public School is a CISCE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
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