Head of School — St. Joseph & Marys School Opening — St. Joseph & Marys School, Kolkata
St. Joseph & Marys SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — St. Joseph & Marys School
- School
- St. Joseph & Marys School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.9L – ₹8.5L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Head of School — St. Joseph & Marys School at St. Joseph & Marys School. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 63+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Joseph & Marys School, a CISCE 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. Joseph & Marys School is a CISCE Day School in New Alipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. Joseph & Marys School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About St. Joseph & Marys School
St. Joseph & Marys School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1963, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Joseph & Marys School is a CISCE Day School in New Alipore, Kolkata.
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Perks
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