Kolkata: Head of School — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan Job at Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
Vivekananda VidyaniketanKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
- School
- Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.5L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Head of School — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.
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: Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Where exactly is Vivekananda Vidyaniketan located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
About Vivekananda Vidyaniketan
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a day school affiliated to ICSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vivekananda Vidyaniketan is a ICSE Day School in Subhashgram, Kolkata.
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