St. Anthonys High School is hiring a Head of School — St. Anthonys High School in Kolkata

St. Anthonys High School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹5.3L – ₹7.4L / yrState Board7–9 yrs expPosted 6d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — St. Anthonys High School
School
St. Anthonys High School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹5.3L – ₹7.4L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1863

Job description

Overview

St. Anthonys High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — St. Anthonys High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

St. Anthonys High School, 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: St. Anthonys High School is a State Board Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. Anthonys High School

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

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.

Common questions about this role

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

About St. Anthonys High School

St. Anthonys High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1863, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

St. Anthonys High School is a State Board Day School in Taltala, Kolkata.

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