Principal — South Suburban School Main Vacancy at South Suburban School Main, Kolkata

South Suburban School Main
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹13L – ₹18L / yrState Board18–22 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — South Suburban School Main
School
South Suburban School Main
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹18L per year
Experience
18–22 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1874

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Job description

Overview

Now hiring: Principal — South Suburban School Main — South Suburban School Main, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

South Suburban School Main, 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

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What you'll handle as a Principal — South Suburban School Main

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 STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

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

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

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.

How much experience do I need for this Principal — South Suburban School Main role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

Where exactly is South Suburban School Main located?

The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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.

About South Suburban School Main

South Suburban School Main is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1874, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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Alumni AssociationMedical RoomDebateDramaArt and CraftDanceLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundAuditorium/Media RoomComputer LabScience LabYoga

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