Principal — South Calcutta Public School Vacancy at South Calcutta Public School, Kolkata
South Calcutta Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — South Calcutta Public School
- School
- South Calcutta Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 16–21 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — South Calcutta Public School at South Calcutta Public School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 11+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
South Calcutta Public 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: South Calcutta Public School is a State Board Day School in Sonarpur, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — South Calcutta Public 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
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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About South Calcutta Public School
South Calcutta Public School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2015, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
South Calcutta Public School is a State Board Day School in Sonarpur, Kolkata.
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