Head of School — Devaki Memorial School Vacancy at Devaki Memorial School, Kolkata
Devaki Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Devaki Memorial School
- School
- Devaki Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Head of School — Devaki Memorial School at Devaki Memorial School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Devaki Memorial School, a ICSE 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: Devaki Memorial School is a ICSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Devaki Memorial School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
What is the salary for this Head of School — Devaki Memorial School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
About Devaki Memorial School
Devaki Memorial School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2002, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Devaki Memorial School is a ICSE Day School in New Town, Kolkata.
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