Kolkata: Gatekeeper — Nava Nalanda High School Job at Nava Nalanda High School
Nava Nalanda High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Gatekeeper — 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
- ₹1.9L – ₹3.0L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Nava Nalanda High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Gatekeeper — Nava Nalanda High School. The school has been running for 59+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. 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 Gatekeeper.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment
- Coordinate with vendors and support staff
- Follow safety and security protocols at all times
- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred
About the school: Nava Nalanda High School is a State Board Day School in Lake Gardens, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Gatekeeper — Nava Nalanda High School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
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
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
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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 Lake Gardens, Kolkata.
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