Kolkata: Purchase Incharge — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School Job at St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Purchase Incharge — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
- School
- St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Purchase Incharge — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary 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. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Purchase Incharge.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
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 Purchase Incharge — St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
Deliver advanced subject content, mentor a tutor group, prep students for boards and entrance tests, and contribute to subject-department planning.
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
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
About St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1876, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. John's Diocesan Girls Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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