Principal — Nava Nalanda High School

Nava Nalanda High School· Est. 1967 · State Board · Kolkata
₹7.6L – ₹13.9LState Boardfull-timeOn-site10–15 yrsCloses 2 Oct
● posted 4 Jun

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 1967.

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 a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

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

₹7.6L – ₹13.9L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusic

Pay benchmark — Principal — Nava Nalanda High School in Kolkata

₹7.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.6L – ₹13.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.9L / 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 — Nava Nalanda High School at Nava Nalanda High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

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

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

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 a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

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.

Nava Nalanda High School
State Board · Kolkata · Est. 1967
1967
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Kolkata, West Bengal
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