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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ordnance Factory Dum Dum Dum Dum Estate Kolkata
- City
- North 24-pargana
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹15.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Sept 2026
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Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in North 24-pargana, West Bengal at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ordnance Factory Dum Dum Dum Dum Estate Kolkata. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ordnance Factory Dum Dum Dum Dum Estate Kolkata in North 24-pargana, West Bengal operates as a senior secondary school, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.2 LPA – ₹15.9 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ordnance Factory Dum Dum Dum Dum Estate Kolkata instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ordnance Factory Dum Dum Dum Dum Estate Kolkata
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 2400033
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ordnance Factory Dum Dum Dum Dum Estate Kolkata is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in North 24-pargana, West Bengal.
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