Personal Assistant to Principal — Howard Memorial School Opening — Howard Memorial School, Kolkata
Howard Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Howard Memorial School
- School
- Howard Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Howard Memorial School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to 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:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Howard Memorial School was started in 1963 by an English lady Miss R. E. Gess who wanted to impart education in English to the students of Dum Dum, Kolkata. From its inception, the school has been running smoothly and gaining popularity day by day. Earlier, it was running as a Primary school till class VI. After her demise and inspired by her thoughts, idea, and action, the society, which is now running the school, had decided to make the school a Secondary and Senior Secondary School under C.I.S.C.E, Delhi.
The school has a branch at Kashipur Bhangar II, South 24 Pgs. which is running successfully from 2012 catering to the need of the students. The school is amidst full greenery with airy and spacious classrooms and the school is equipped with 3 Science laboratories, Computer laboratory, and Smart classes. It is involved in all types of sports activities, yoga and cultural programmes in both the branches.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
About Howard Memorial School
Howard Memorial School was started in 1963 by an English lady Miss R. E. Gess who wanted to impart education in English to the students of Dum Dum, Kolkata. From its inception, the school has been running smoothly and gaining popularity day by day. Earlier, it was running as a Primary school till class VI. After her demise and inspired by her thoughts, idea, and action, the society, which is now running the school, had decided to make the school a Secondary and Senior Secondary School under C.I.S.C.E, Delhi. The school has a branch at Kashipur Bhangar II, South 24 Pgs. which is running successfully from 2012 catering to the need of the students. The school is amidst full greenery with airy and spacious classrooms and the school is equipped with 3 Science laboratories, Computer laboratory, and Smart classes. It is involved in all types of sports activities, yoga and cultural programmes in both the branches.
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