Head of School — Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya Vacancy at Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya, Kolkata
Sree Maheshwari VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya
- School
- Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.7L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Head of School — Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya at Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya. The school has been running for 110+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.
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: Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
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
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School — Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
About Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya
Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1916, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sree Maheshwari Vidyalaya is a State Board Day School in Barabazar, Kolkata.
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