Kolkata: Head of School — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar Job at Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Mahadevi Birla Shishu ViharKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
- School
- Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 9–14 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 81+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar, a ICSE 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: Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar is a ICSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
About Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1945, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar is a ICSE Day School in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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