Principal — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School

St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School· Est. 1876 · State Board · Kolkata
₹11.1L – ₹17.7LState Boardfull-timeOn-site16–21 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 12 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

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.1L – ₹17.7L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceDrama

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

₹11.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.1L – ₹17.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Principal — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School at St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School, 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

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 Principal — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School

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.

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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