Kolkata: Head of School — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool Job at The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
The Master & Thunderbird PreschoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
- School
- The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Master & Thunderbird Preschool (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Head of School — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Master & Thunderbird Preschool, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.
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
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What you'll handle as a Head of School — The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Where exactly is The Master & Thunderbird Preschool located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
About The Master & Thunderbird Preschool
The Master & Thunderbird Preschool is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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