Principal — Calcutta Public School Vacancy at Calcutta Public School, Kolkata
Calcutta Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Calcutta Public School
- School
- Calcutta Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 18–21 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — 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. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Calcutta Public 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 Public School is a CISCE Day School in Barasat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Calcutta Public 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
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Calcutta Public School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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 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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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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