Howrah St. John's High School is hiring a Principal — Howrah St. John's High School in Howrah
Howrah St. John's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Howrah St. John's High School
- School
- Howrah St. John's High School
- City
- Howrah
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 16–18 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Howrah St. John's High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Howrah St. John's High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 26+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Howrah St. John's High School, a ICSE school in Howrah, 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: Howrah St. John's High School is a ICSE Day School in Shibpur, Howrah.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Howrah St. John's High School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About Howrah St. John's High School
Howrah St. John's High School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2000, located in Howrah, West Bengal.
Howrah St. John's High School is a ICSE Day School in Shibpur, Howrah.
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