Principal — Narmada School Opening — Narmada School, Kolkata
Narmada SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Narmada School
- School
- Narmada School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 16–21 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kolkata
Job description
Overview
Narmada School, 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: NARMADA SCHOOL is a co-educational English Medium School at 170/295A, N.S.C. Bose Road ( 2/45A, Netaji Nagar ), Kolkata – 700 092 and affiliated to I.C.S.E. And I.S.C., New Delhi. It is one of the most reputed and oldest schools in this locality. The School started in the academic year 1991. The School continues to be under the general supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director of School Education ( Anglo Indian ), Govt. Of West Bengal. The School is conducted by Netaji Nagar Narmada Education Society.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Principal — Narmada School?
Most Principal — Narmada School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Narmada School
NARMADA SCHOOL is a co-educational English Medium School at 170/295A, N.S.C. Bose Road ( 2/45A, Netaji Nagar ), Kolkata – 700 092 and affiliated to I.C.S.E. And I.S.C., New Delhi. It is one of the most reputed and oldest schools in this locality. The School started in the academic year 1991. The School continues to be under the general supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director of School Education ( Anglo Indian ), Govt. Of West Bengal. The School is conducted by Netaji Nagar Narmada Education Society.
View school profile →Working at Narmada School
Perks
Campus gallery
