Kolkata: Head of School — Young Horizons School Job at Young Horizons School
Young Horizons SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Young Horizons School
- School
- Young Horizons School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹9.8L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Young Horizons School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Young Horizons School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 54+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Young Horizons School, a CISCE 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: Young Horizons School is a CISCE Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Young Horizons School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a CISCE 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
What is the salary for this Head of School — Young Horizons School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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 much experience do I need for this Head of School — Young Horizons School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
About Young Horizons School
Young Horizons School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1972, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Young Horizons School is a CISCE Day School in Haltu, Kolkata.
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