Principal — Nava Nalanda High School

Nava Nalanda High School· Est. 1967 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹7.7L – ₹14.6LICSEfull-timeOn-site10–15 yrsCloses 2 Oct
● posted 22 May

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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

Requirements

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

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

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

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

Salary & benefits

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Pay benchmark — Principal — Nava Nalanda High School in Kolkata

₹7.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.7L – ₹14.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Nava Nalanda High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Principal — Nava Nalanda High School. The school has been running for 59+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

Nava Nalanda High School, a CISCE 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 CISCE Day School in Kalighat, 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 an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

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.

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