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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.7L – ₹21.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 68+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya as a Principal in Kolkata, West Bengal. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in Kolkata, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 1958, — a State Board-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.7 LPA – ₹21.2 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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 is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What is the average Principal salary in Kolkata?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Kolkata varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1958
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 24:1
The Vidyalaya, therefore, tries to educate students in its charge according to the best traditions of the country, while developing them in all directions --- physically, mentally, intellectually and spiritually. As it prepares them for public examination, it also tries to attend to their all-round growth and development so that they may become strong and healthy citizens of the country rooted in sound moral principles, learn to respect the higher values of life and become conscious of their obligation to the society and its people.
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