Principal — Mansur Habibullah Memorial Opening — Mansur Habibullah Memorial, Kolkata
Mansur Habibullah MemorialKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Mansur Habibullah Memorial
- School
- Mansur Habibullah Memorial
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Mansur Habibullah Memorial, a ICSE 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: Mansur Habibullah Memorial School formerly known as South End School was established in the year 1979 by Syed Abul Mansur Habibullah. He was the former speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly & Law minister, Govt. of West Bengal. This school started with only 30 boys and girls. However, it made good progress over over the years, and the strength has now become 2000. It obtained its affiliation from the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (C.I.S.C.E) in 1989. At present there are 60 teaching and 20 non teaching staff. The school caters to the needs of the students and provides an all-round development of the students. The school has three building, Pre - Primary, Primary and Secondary section with a beautiful garden and two play grounds The school atmosphere is very healthy and congenial.
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How big are the classes?
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About Mansur Habibullah Memorial
Mansur Habibullah Memorial School formerly known as South End School was established in the year 1979 by Syed Abul Mansur Habibullah. He was the former speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly & Law minister, Govt. of West Bengal. This school started with only 30 boys and girls. However, it made good progress over over the years, and the strength has now become 2000. It obtained its affiliation from the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (C.I.S.C.E) in 1989. At present there are 60 teaching and 20 non teaching staff. The school caters to the needs of the students and provides an all-round development of the students. The school has three building, Pre - Primary, Primary and Secondary section with a beautiful garden and two play grounds The school atmosphere is very healthy and congenial.
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