Job Description

Job Title:

Principal - Residential School for Girls

Location:

Kolkata

Employment Type:

Full-Time | On-Site

Gender Requirement:

Female

Language Preference:

Fluency in English and Bengali preferred

Role Summary:

The Principal will be responsible for leading the

operations, academics

, and

overall development

of a

residential school for girls

. The role demands an inspiring and visionary female leader with a strong passion for

rural education

,

girls' empowerment

, and

institutional growth

, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:1. Administrative Leadership

Manage daily operations of academic and residential life. Ensure compliance with school policies and statutory regulations. Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, and evaluation of school staff. Prepare and monitor school budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation. Oversee infrastructure maintenance including hostels, classrooms, dining, and recreational areas.

2. Academic Management

Implement curriculum in alignment with educational standards and school vision. Regularly evaluate teaching methodologies to ensure effective instruction. Monitor student performance through regular assessments and reviews. Encourage and support professional development and training for teaching staff.

3. Student Welfare & Pastoral Care

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for adolescent girls. Oversee residential life, ensuring students' physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Implement behavior and discipline systems along with student counseling support. Organize leadership and empowerment programs specifically designed for girls.

4. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Establish effective communication with parents and guardians. Collaborate with local communities, NGOs, and education bodies for outreach and partnerships. Represent the school at external forums, education conferences, and government events.

5. Strategic Planning & Institutional Development

Define and implement the school's vision, values, and long-term goals. Drive innovation in academic and co-curricular programming. Lead change management, growth, and transformation initiatives.

Preferred Attributes:

Deep commitment to rural education and girls' empowerment. Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a residential or rural school setting. Strong communication, people management, and conflict-resolution skills. Proficiency in English and Bengali is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From
100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person