Kolkata: Principal — Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School Job at Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School
Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School
- School
- Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 15–19 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School at Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School, 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: Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School is a CBSE Day School in Beniapukur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
About Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School
Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Mahadevi Birla Girls Hr Sec School is a CBSE Day School in Beniapukur, Kolkata.
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