Kolkata: Personal Assistant to Principal — Young Horizons School Job at Young Horizons School
Young Horizons SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Personal Assistant to Principal — Young Horizons School
- School
- Young Horizons School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 18–20 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Young Horizons School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Personal Assistant to Principal — Young Horizons School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 54+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Young Horizons School, a CISCE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Personal Assistant to 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:
- 2-6 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 Personal Assistant to Principal — Young Horizons 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 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 leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
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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