Principal — Kolkata Public Academy Vacancy at Kolkata Public Academy, Kolkata
Kolkata Public AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Kolkata Public Academy
- School
- Kolkata Public Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹15L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 17–21 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata Public Academy, a CBSE school in Kolkata, 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: Located in Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata Public Academy, follows the CBSE curriculum. Established in 2020, the school offers education from Pre-Nursery to 5th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It is a co-ed day school with English as the primary medium of instruction and Bengali and Hindi as secondary mediums.
This school's primary medium of instruction is English with Bengali and Hindi as secondary medium.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About Kolkata Public Academy
Located in Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata Public Academy, follows the CBSE curriculum. Established in 2020, the school offers education from Pre-Nursery to 5th grade with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It is a co-ed day school with English as the primary medium of instruction and Bengali and Hindi as secondary mediums. This school's primary medium of instruction is English with Bengali and Hindi as secondary medium.
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