Principal — WWA Cossipore English School

WWA Cossipore English School· Est. 1801 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹9.3L – ₹16.5LICSEfull-timeOn-site13–18 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 4 Jun

Why apply

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

What you'll handle

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

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

₹9.3L – ₹16.5L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDramaMusicDebate

Pay benchmark — Principal — WWA Cossipore English School in Kolkata

₹9.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.3L – ₹16.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

WWA Cossipore English School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — WWA Cossipore English School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

WWA Cossipore English School, a CISCE 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: WWA Cossipore English School is a CISCE Day School in Dum Dum, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Principal — WWA Cossipore English School

Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

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.

WWA Cossipore English School
ICSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1801 · 20:1 students per teacher
1801
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Bengali
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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