Principal — Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Kolkata
Est. 1959 · senior secondary · English medium · 17 A Darga
₹11.9L – ₹17.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 3 Feb
● posted 5 Nov
Job description
Overview
Mahadevi Birla World Academy, established 1959, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.9 LPA–₹17.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.
Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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 handle
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Mahadevi Birla World Academy
CBSE · Kolkata · Est. 1959
1959
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ANJANA SAHA
PRINCIPAL
2430003
AFFILIATION
Kolkata, West Bengal
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