Principal — West End High School

West End High School· Est. 2009 · CBSE · Kolkata
₹11L – ₹16.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site12–15 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 8 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kolkata.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11L – ₹16.3L / yrTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesDebateMusicArt and CraftDance

Pay benchmark — Principal — West End High School in Kolkata

₹11L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11L – ₹16.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

West End High School, a CBSE 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: Education is fundamental for achieving full human potential, developing an equitable and just society, and promoting national development. Providing universal access to quality education is the key to India’s continued ascent, and leadership on the global stage in terms of economic growth, social justice and equality, scientific advancement, national integration, and cultural preservation. Perfection is what we seek to import to our children who in their formative stage would feel encouraged to learn with a passion in the current era of careerism and cut throat competition in various professional spheres both communicative and creative. We always aim at developing a good and esteemed educational institution where every student feels welcomed and cared for, where a safe and stimulating learning environment exists, where a wide range of learning experiences are offered, and where good physical infrastructure and appropriate resources conducive to learning are available to all students.

West End High School
CBSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 2009 · 6:1 students per teacher
2009
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
6:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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