Principal — Indira Gandhi Memorial High School, North 24-pargana

Est. 1986
₹73,000–1,22,000 /month(₹8.8L–14.6L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 16 Oct
● posted 20 Jun
Experience
5–8 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Indira Gandhi Memorial High School in North 24-pargana, West Bengal is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Indira Gandhi Memorial High School in North 24-pargana, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.8 LPA – ₹14.6 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Indira Gandhi Memorial High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in North 24-pargana.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
CBSE · North 24-pargana · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
UDAIRAJ SINGH
PRINCIPAL
2430026
AFFILIATION
North 24-pargana, West Bengal
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What is the salary for this job?

Indira Gandhi Memorial High School lists ₹73,000–1,22,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 5–8 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

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