Kolkata: Personal Assistant to Principal — Vidyanjali International School Job at Vidyanjali International School
Vidyanjali International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Vidyanjali International School
- School
- Vidyanjali International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹19L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 16–20 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Personal Assistant to Principal — Vidyanjali International School at Vidyanjali International School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 81+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Vidyanjali International School, a Cambridge school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to 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:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Vidyanjali International School is a Cambridge Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Personal Assistant to Principal — Vidyanjali International School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
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
What kind of professional development is offered?
Cambridge / IGCSE schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
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 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.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About Vidyanjali International School
Vidyanjali International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 1945, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vidyanjali International School is a Cambridge Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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Perks
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