Head of School — Ideal Secondary School

Ideal Secondary School· Est. 1973 · State Board · Kolkata
₹4.9L – ₹7.5LState Boardfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 5 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1973.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Requirements

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

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

Career path

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  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹4.9L – ₹7.5L / yrAlumni AssociationWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursionMusicDramaArt and Craft

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Ideal Secondary School in Kolkata

₹4.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹4.9L – ₹7.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹7.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Ideal Secondary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Ideal Secondary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 53+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.

Ideal Secondary School, a State Board 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: Ideal Secondary School is a State Board Day School in South Dumdum, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Ideal Secondary School

Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

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.

Ideal Secondary School
State Board · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1973 · 30:1 students per teacher
1973
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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