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Vice Principal

₹9.1L – ₹15L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 3 Sept
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Birla Divya Jyoti
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.1L – ₹15L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
25 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026

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Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Darjeeling — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.1L
per year
Typical
₹12.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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

Overview

Birla Divya Jyoti in Darjeeling, West Bengal is hiring a Vice Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Birla Divya Jyoti: a senior secondary institution in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the Vice Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.1 LPA – ₹15.4 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Birla Divya Jyoti. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal?

Most Vice Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

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.

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 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.

Who fits

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About the school

Birla Divya Jyoti

Key facts about Birla Divya Jyoti

Key facts
Founded
2008
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SHWETA TIWARI
Affiliation #
2430138
Address
ZONE F, UTTORAYON TOWNSHIP, MATIGARA, SILIGURI, Zone F, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734010

Birla Divya Jyoti is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.

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