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Principal — Modern High School International — Kolkata

Modern High School International· Est. 1952
₹14.8L – ₹20.2LIGCSEfull-timeOn-site12–14 yrsCloses 20 Dec
● posted 9 Jun
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Job description

Overview

Modern High School International, a IGCSE 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 High School for Girls was founded in 1952 by Smt. Rukmani Devi Birla. Modern High School International, established by Smt. Nirmala Birla, started as the international wing of Modern High School for Girls, Kolkata in 2018 has been formally inaugurated by Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan on 16th December 2023. The school has evolved from being an all-girls’ institution to becoming a co-educational institution. As a school we are committed to developing thinking, independent, caring and responsible young individuals.

Requirements

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1952.

What you'll handle

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Working in an IGCSE school

Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.

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

Benefits

Alumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDance
Modern High School International
IGCSE · Kolkata · Est. 1952
1952
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IGCSE
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Kolkata, West Bengal
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