Principal — Sacred Heart Day High School

Sacred Heart Day High School· Est. 1990 · State Board · Kolkata
₹7.9L – ₹13.6LState Boardfull-timeOn-site11–15 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 3 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1990.

What you'll handle

·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.9L – ₹13.6L / yrMedical RoomDay careTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursion

Pay benchmark — Principal — Sacred Heart Day High School in Kolkata

₹7.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.9L – ₹13.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sacred Heart Day High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Sacred Heart Day High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 36+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.

Sacred Heart Day High School, a State Board 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: At Sacred Heart Day High School we cultivate an environment where academic brilliance, character development, and compassionate values converge.

What you'll handle as a Principal — Sacred Heart Day High School

Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Kolkata

Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.

Sacred Heart Day High School
State Board · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1990 · 6:1 students per teacher
1990
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
6:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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