Oxford Academy English Medium School is hiring a Principal — Oxford Academy English Medium School in Kolkata
Oxford Academy English Medium SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Oxford Academy English Medium School
- School
- Oxford Academy English Medium School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 16–20 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — Oxford Academy English Medium School at Oxford Academy English Medium School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Oxford Academy English Medium School, a CBSE 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: Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Oxford Academy English Medium 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 a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About Oxford Academy English Medium School
Oxford Academy English Medium School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Oxford Academy English Medium School is a CBSE Day School in Behala, Kolkata.
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