Principal — Vidyanjali International School Vacancy at Vidyanjali International School, Kolkata
Vidyanjali International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Vidyanjali International School
- School
- Vidyanjali International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹21L – ₹32L per year
- Experience
- 17–22 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Principal — Vidyanjali International School at Vidyanjali International School. 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 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: Vidyanjali International School is a Cambridge Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a 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
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vidyanjali International School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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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