Principal — The Cambridge School

The Cambridge School· Est. 2003 · IGCSE · Kolkata
₹17.2L – ₹22.7LIGCSEfull-timeOn-site14–16 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 1 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 2003.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

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

Salary & benefits

₹17.2L – ₹22.7L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesRampsWashroomsArt and Craft

Pay benchmark — Principal — The Cambridge School in Kolkata

₹17.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹17.2L – ₹22.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full 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.

The Cambridge School
IGCSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 2003 · 20:1 students per teacher
2003
FOUNDED
IGCSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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