Head of School — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School

St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School· Est. 1876 · State Board · Kolkata
₹6L – ₹9.4LState Boardfull-timeOn-site8–13 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 10 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1876.

What you'll handle

·Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.
·Set, moderate and grade pre-board and board-aligned question papers.
·Run doubt-clearing sessions and one-on-one mentoring for board years.
·Guide students on competitive-exam strategy where relevant to the subject.
·Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks.

Requirements

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹6L – ₹9.4L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDrama

Pay benchmark — Head of School — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School in Kolkata

₹6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹6L – ₹9.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹9.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Now hiring: Head of School — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School, 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.

St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary 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. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School

Drive board-exam results — pre-board cycles, doubt-clearing sessions, OMR/answer-script feedback and competitive-exam guidance.

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.

St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
State Board · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1876 · 20:1 students per teacher
1876
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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