Principal — Vaishno Devi Academy Vacancy at Vaishno Devi Academy, Kolkata
Vaishno Devi AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Vaishno Devi Academy
- School
- Vaishno Devi Academy
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 14–17 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Vaishno Devi Academy, a State Board 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: From 2019 onwards, the school has been upgraded from High School to Higher Secondary (10+2) level affiliated to West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (W.B.C.H.S.E.) with Science, Commerce & Arts streams. The School established on 21st April, 2002 near 206 Kheyaghat, Krishnapur, Kolkata – 102, is a dream child of Mr. Apurba Kumar Saha, founder Chairman and Mrs. Amita Roy, who founded it with the vision of imparting total education and in building character of the young minds in and around Rajarhat area. Its growth made the expansion programme of the school take shape on April 18th , 2005 and the foundation stone of a six storied building was laid. In 2007 the school moved to its new premises and zealously started with its Play school, Primary & Middle School.
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Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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About Vaishno Devi Academy
From 2019 onwards, the school has been upgraded from High School to Higher Secondary (10+2) level affiliated to West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (W.B.C.H.S.E.) with Science, Commerce & Arts streams. The School established on 21st April, 2002 near 206 Kheyaghat, Krishnapur, Kolkata – 102, is a dream child of Mr. Apurba Kumar Saha, founder Chairman and Mrs. Amita Roy, who founded it with the vision of imparting total education and in building character of the young minds in and around Rajarhat area. Its growth made the expansion programme of the school take shape on April 18th , 2005 and the foundation stone of a six storied building was laid. In 2007 the school moved to its new premises and zealously started with its Play school, Primary & Middle School.
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