Principal — Pratt Memorial School Opening — Pratt Memorial School, Kolkata
Pratt Memorial SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Pratt Memorial School
- School
- Pratt Memorial School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 15–20 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — Pratt Memorial School at Pratt Memorial School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Pratt Memorial School, a ICSE 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: Pratt Memorial School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Entally, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Pratt Memorial School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.
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
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
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.
About Pratt Memorial School
Pratt Memorial School is a day cum boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1876, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Pratt Memorial School is a ICSE Day Cum Boarding in Entally, Kolkata.
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