Principal — The Vedanta Academy Opening — The Vedanta Academy, Kolkata
The Vedanta AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — The Vedanta Academy
- School
- The Vedanta Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹14L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 16–20 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
The Vedanta Academy, a ICSE 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 word “school” itself carries much significance in our lives. In earlier ages, ‘gurukul’ was the place where education was imparted to pupils by their gurus. At present, that temple of learning has emerged as the ‘SCHOOL’. In the year 2015, the Vedanta academy was established under “Vijay Bahadur Singh memorial charitable trust (V.B.S.M.C.T.) with an aim of providing a holistic education to the students. With time, it has successfully emerged into one amongst the 10 best schools in Kolkata.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
About The Vedanta Academy
The word “school” itself carries much significance in our lives. In earlier ages, ‘gurukul’ was the place where education was imparted to pupils by their gurus. At present, that temple of learning has emerged as the ‘SCHOOL’. In the year 2015, the Vedanta academy was established under “Vijay Bahadur Singh memorial charitable trust (V.B.S.M.C.T.) with an aim of providing a holistic education to the students. With time, it has successfully emerged into one amongst the 10 best schools in Kolkata.
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