Vice Principal — Kolkata International School Opening — Kolkata International School, Kolkata
Kolkata International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Vice Principal — Kolkata International School
- School
- Kolkata International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IB
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹15L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 13–18 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Vice Principal — Kolkata International School — Kolkata International School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 27+ years. Campus size: 200-500. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Kolkata International School, a IB 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
About the school: IB World School in Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Vice Principal — Kolkata International School
Run academic supervision, manage staff schedules and substitutions, and own one wing or section's results.
Working in an IB school
Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.
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
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
About Kolkata International School
Kolkata International School is a day affiliated to IB, established in 1999, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school has a student community of about 200-500.
IB World School in Kolkata.
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