St. Mary'S Orphanage & Day School is hiring a Principal — St. Mary'S Orphanage & Day School in Kolkata

St. Mary'S Orphanage & Day School
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹14L – ₹21L / yrICSE16–20 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — St. Mary'S Orphanage & Day School
School
St. Mary'S Orphanage & Day School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹14L – ₹21L per year
Experience
16–20 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1848

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Job description

Overview

St. Mary'S Orphanage & Day School, a ICSE 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. Mary’s is one of the most prestigious schools of Calcutta having one of the biggest campuses in the city comprising two football fields, an auditorium, a basketball court, a skating rink, parks, badminton court, swimming pool and of course class rooms. The school also has a library, computer centres, laboratories and a chapel hosting mass and other holy events.

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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. Mary'S Orphanage & Day School

st. Mary’s is one of the most prestigious schools of Calcutta having one of the biggest campuses in the city comprising two football fields, an auditorium, a basketball court, a skating rink, parks, badminton court, swimming pool and of course class rooms. The school also has a library, computer centres, laboratories and a chapel hosting mass and other holy events.

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