The Cambridge School is hiring a Principal — The Cambridge School in Kolkata
The Cambridge SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — The Cambridge School
- School
- The Cambridge School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- IGCSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹17L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 14–16 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Cambridge School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — The Cambridge School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: IGCSE. The school has been running for 23+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
The Cambridge School, a IGCSE 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: The Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Principal — The Cambridge School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in an IGCSE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Cambridge / IGCSE schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
About The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School is a day school affiliated to IGCSE, established in 2003, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The Cambridge School is a IGCSE Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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