Principal — St. Xaviers Collegiate School

St. Xaviers Collegiate School· Est. 1860 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹11.7L – ₹20.2LICSEfull-timeOn-site13–18 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 17 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.7L – ₹20.2L / yrMedical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesRampsArt and CraftDance

Pay benchmark — Principal — St. Xaviers Collegiate School in Kolkata

₹11.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.7L – ₹20.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Xaviers Collegiate School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — St. Xaviers Collegiate School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

St. Xaviers Collegiate 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. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Principal — St. Xaviers Collegiate School

Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

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.

St. Xaviers Collegiate School
ICSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1860 · 12:1 students per teacher
1860
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
12:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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