Kolkata: Dean — Nava Nalanda High School Job at Nava Nalanda High School

Nava Nalanda High School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹2.3L – ₹3.9L / yrState Board3–8 yrs expPosted 8d ago

Key facts

Role
Dean — Nava Nalanda High School
School
Nava Nalanda High School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.3L – ₹3.9L per year
Experience
3–8 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1967

Job description

Overview

Dean — Nava Nalanda High School at Nava Nalanda High School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Nava Nalanda High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Dean.

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:

  • 5-12 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Nava Nalanda High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Dean — Nava Nalanda High School

Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Kolkata

Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Nava Nalanda High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the salary for this Dean — Nava Nalanda High School role?

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How do I apply for this Dean — Nava Nalanda High School vacancy?

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About Nava Nalanda High School

Nava Nalanda High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Nava Nalanda High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.

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