Head of School — Young Horizons School

Young Horizons School· Est. 1972 · ICSE · Kolkata
₹7.6L – ₹9.8LICSEfull-timeOn-site11–14 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 6 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

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Requirements

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.

Career path

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  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.6L – ₹9.8L / yrMedical RoomTransportationAC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursionMusic

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Young Horizons School in Kolkata

₹7.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.6L – ₹9.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹9.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full 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: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.

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 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.

Young Horizons School
ICSE · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1972 · 6:1 students per teacher
1972
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
6:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kolkata, West Bengal
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