Principal — Delhi Public High School Knowledge City Vacancy at Delhi Public High School Knowledge City, Kolkata
Delhi Public High School Knowledge CityKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Delhi Public High School Knowledge City
- School
- Delhi Public High School Knowledge City
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 12–16 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Principal — Delhi Public High School Knowledge City at Delhi Public High School Knowledge City. The school has been running for 10+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Delhi Public High School Knowledge City, 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: Delhi Public High School Knowledge City is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (South), Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Delhi Public High School Knowledge City
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
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
About Delhi Public High School Knowledge City
Delhi Public High School Knowledge City is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Delhi Public High School Knowledge City is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (South), Kolkata.
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Perks
Campus gallery
