Personal Assistant to Principal — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar Opening — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar, Kolkata
Mahadevi Birla Shishu ViharKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — 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
- ₹16L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 18–22 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Personal Assistant to Principal — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 81+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to 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:
- 2-6 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 Personal Assistant to Principal — Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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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