Vice Principal — Jaynagar Institution Vacancy at Jaynagar Institution, Kolkata
Jaynagar InstitutionKey facts
- Role
- Vice Principal — Jaynagar Institution
- School
- Jaynagar Institution
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.2L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Vice Principal — Jaynagar Institution at Jaynagar Institution. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Jaynagar Institution, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Vice 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:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
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What you'll handle as a Vice Principal — Jaynagar Institution
Partner with the Principal on day-to-day operations, lead discipline and assessment cycles, and step in as acting head when needed.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
About Jaynagar Institution
Jaynagar Institution is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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