Head of School — Nava Nalanda High School

Nava Nalanda High School· Est. 1994 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹7.5L – ₹9.2LICSEfull-timeOn-site11–13 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 28 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

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

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

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

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  5. HOD
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  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.5L – ₹9.2L / yrWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDramaMusicDebateLibrary/Reading Room

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Nava Nalanda High School in Kolkata

₹7.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.5L – ₹9.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹9.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Day to day, the Head of School — Nava Nalanda High School at Nava Nalanda High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 32+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Nava Nalanda High School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.

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 Head of School — Nava Nalanda High School

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

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

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
ICSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1994 · 20:1 students per teacher
1994
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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