Principal — Sacred Heart Chinese School Opening — Sacred Heart Chinese School, Kolkata
Sacred Heart Chinese SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Sacred Heart Chinese School
- School
- Sacred Heart Chinese School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — Sacred Heart Chinese School at Sacred Heart Chinese School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 108+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sacred Heart Chinese 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: Sacred Heart Church School, Kolkata is co-educational. This school offers education irrespective of the student's gender.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Sacred Heart Chinese 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
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
About Sacred Heart Chinese School
Sacred Heart Chinese School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1918, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sacred Heart Church School, Kolkata is co-educational. This school offers education irrespective of the student's gender.
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