Principal — Modern English Academy

Modern English Academy· Est. 1998 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹12.8L – ₹18.2LICSEfull-timeOn-site15–18 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 11 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

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

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.8L – ₹18.2L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursionMusicDrama

Pay benchmark — Principal — Modern English Academy in Kolkata

₹12.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.8L – ₹18.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Principal — Modern English Academy at Modern English Academy. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 28+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Modern English Academy, 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: Modern English Academy is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Principal — Modern English Academy

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

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

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.

Modern English Academy
ICSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1998
1998
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
Kolkata, West Bengal
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