Kolkata: Principal — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan Job at Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
Saltlake Shiksha NiketanKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
- School
- Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 13–18 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 21+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan, 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: Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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.
Common questions about this role
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
How much experience do I need for this Principal — Saltlake Shiksha Niketan role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
About Saltlake Shiksha Niketan
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Saltlake Shiksha Niketan is a CBSE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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