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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Blue Diamond English Boarding School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹21.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Blue Diamond English Boarding School is hiring a Principal in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling. A full-time role — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Blue Diamond English Boarding School in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling operates as a secondary school, established 1988, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹21.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Blue Diamond English Boarding School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Blue Diamond English Boarding School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Blue Diamond English Boarding School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How much experience do I need for this Principal 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.
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Key facts about Blue Diamond English Boarding School
- Founded
- 1988
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
Blue Diamond English Boarding School, Darjeeling Nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling, Blue Diamond English Boarding School offers a nurturing environment for students from nursery to 10th grade. Affiliated with the ICSE Board, the school is dedicated to providing a holistic education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility. With a team of experienced educators, Blue Diamond emphasizes a balanced curriculum that includes both rigorous academics and enriching extracurricular activities. The picturesque surroundings and a strong sense of community contribute to an ideal setting for learning, making it a preferred choice for families seeking quality education in the region. Through its commitment to cultivating well-rounded individuals, Blue Diamond prepares students to face the challenges of the future with confidence and resilience.
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