Kolkata: School Nurse — The New Horizon High School Job at The New Horizon High School
The New Horizon High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- School Nurse — The New Horizon High School
- School
- The New Horizon High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The New Horizon High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a School Nurse — The New Horizon High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 65+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The New Horizon High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a School Nurse.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students
- Coordinate with parents, teachers and external specialists
- Maintain confidential case records
- Support inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Psychology / Social Work / Special Education as relevant
About the school: The New Horizon High School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a School Nurse — The New Horizon High School
Run the school infirmary, deliver first aid, manage medication logs, conduct health screenings and liaise with parents on health incidents.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
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
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The New Horizon High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
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 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.
About The New Horizon High School
The New Horizon High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1961, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The New Horizon High School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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