Kolkata: Principal — St. Xaviers Collegiate School Job at St. Xaviers Collegiate School
St. Xaviers Collegiate SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- School
- St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 13–18 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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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.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Principal — St. Xaviers Collegiate School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
About St. Xaviers Collegiate School
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1860, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.
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