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Principal

₹7.2L – ₹23L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 8 Jul 5 days left
Purba Medinipur, West Bengalfull-timePosted 45d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
New Calcutta Public School
City
Purba Medinipur
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.2L – ₹23L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
18 May 2026
Closing date
8 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Purba Medinipur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Purba Medinipur — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.2L
per year
Typical
₹15.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

New Calcutta Public School has opened applications for a Principal in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. New Calcutta Public School in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.2 LPA – ₹23.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at New Calcutta Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

What is the average Principal salary in Purba Medinipur?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Purba Medinipur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Purba Medinipur.

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Role details

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About the school

New Calcutta Public School

Key facts about New Calcutta Public School

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
DEBABRATA JANA
Affiliation #
2430374
Address
NARGHAT,, PURBA MEDINIPUR,, Narghat, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721632

New Calcutta Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.

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