Principal — D.A.V. Public School

D.A.V. Public School· Est. 1988 · CBSE · Kolkata
₹11.4L – ₹19.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site13–17 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 17 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.4L – ₹19.1L / yrTransportationDanceArt and CraftDramaDebateGardeningLibrary/Reading RoomAuditorium/Media Room

Pay benchmark — Principal — D.A.V. Public School in Kolkata

₹11.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.4L – ₹19.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Principal — D.A.V. Public School at D.A.V. Public School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 38+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.

D.A.V. Public School, a CBSE 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: D.A.V. Public School is a CBSE Day School in Taratala, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Principal — D.A.V. Public 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 CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

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.

D.A.V. Public School
CBSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1988 · 25:1 students per teacher
1988
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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