Kolkata: Head of School — St. Augustine's Day School Job at St. Augustine's Day School
St. Augustine's Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — St. Augustine's Day School
- School
- St. Augustine's Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Augustine's Day School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — St. Augustine's Day School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 41+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Augustine's Day School, a ICSE 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. Augustine's Day School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. Augustine's Day School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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 background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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 there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
About St. Augustine's Day School
St. Augustine's Day School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1985, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Augustine's Day School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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