Head of School — La Maternelle Primary & High School Vacancy at La Maternelle Primary & High School, Kolkata
La Maternelle Primary & High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — La Maternelle Primary & High School
- School
- La Maternelle Primary & High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹8.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
La Maternelle Primary & High School, a No 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: Our Founder Principal was a mother to the institution. She nurtured the children with extreme care, concern, love and affection. She was a strict disciplinarian who took the school to the pinnacle of its success. Mrs. Paul has left behind a rich legacy of high and noble principles. She motivated the children to achieve academic excellence as well as become life long learners and become critical thinkers. She inculcated a sense of reasoning and independent thinking amongst children. She believed that education is a complete process that leads to attainment of the full potential of a child. We salute to this great visionary. We pledge to take this institution to the zenith of perfection and excellence.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What is the salary for this Head of School — La Maternelle Primary & High School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is background verification done before joining?
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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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About La Maternelle Primary & High School
Our Founder Principal was a mother to the institution. She nurtured the children with extreme care, concern, love and affection. She was a strict disciplinarian who took the school to the pinnacle of its success. Mrs. Paul has left behind a rich legacy of high and noble principles. She motivated the children to achieve academic excellence as well as become life long learners and become critical thinkers. She inculcated a sense of reasoning and independent thinking amongst children. She believed that education is a complete process that leads to attainment of the full potential of a child. We salute to this great visionary. We pledge to take this institution to the zenith of perfection and excellence.
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