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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Mahadevi Birla World Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Mahadevi Birla World Academy requires a Principal in Kolkata, West Bengal for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Mahadevi Birla World Academy, established 1959, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kolkata, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹15.2 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Mahadevi Birla World Academy instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Mahadevi Birla World Academy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Mahadevi Birla World Academy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Where exactly is Mahadevi Birla World Academy located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mahadevi Birla World Academy
Key facts about Mahadevi Birla World Academy
- Founded
- 1959
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANJANA SAHA
- Affiliation #
- 2430003
Mahadevi Birla World Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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