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Principal

₹10L – ₹15L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 5 Aug
South 24-pargana, West Bengalfull-timePosted 34d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
The Newtown School
City
South 24-pargana
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹15L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
29 May 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in South 24-pargana

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in South 24-pargana — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.4L
per year
Typical
₹12.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at The Newtown School in South 24-pargana, West Bengal. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About The Newtown School: a senior secondary institution in South 24-pargana, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.4 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Newtown School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

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.

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Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Where exactly is The Newtown School located?

The school is in South 24-pargana, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

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.

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Role details

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About the school

The Newtown School

Key facts about The Newtown School

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SATABDI BHATTACHARJEE
Affiliation #
2430204
Address
PREMISES #01-279, PLOT # DD 257, ACTION AREA 1, NEWTOWN, Premises #01-279, South 24-pargana, West Bengal, 700156

The Newtown School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in South 24-pargana, West Bengal.

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