Head of School — Nava Nalanda Public School

Nava Nalanda Public School· Est. 1967 · State Board · Kolkata
₹7.4L – ₹9.4LState Boardfull-timeOn-site11–13 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 2 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

·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 a STATE BOARD school

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

Working conditions

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

Career path

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  1. NTT / KG
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  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.4L – ₹9.4L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursionMusic

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

₹7.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.4L – ₹9.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹9.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Now hiring: Head of School — Nava Nalanda Public School — Nava Nalanda Public School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Nava Nalanda Public School, a State Board 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 Public School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Nava Nalanda Public School

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

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

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 Public School
State Board · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1967
1967
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
Kolkata, West Bengal
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