Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Darjeeling Public School
- City
- Jalpaiguri
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Darjeeling Public School is hiring a Vice Principal in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. School profile: Darjeeling Public School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 2008, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Vice Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.5 LPA – ₹15.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Darjeeling Public School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Jalpaiguri?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Jalpaiguri. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Darjeeling Public School
Key facts about Darjeeling Public School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Shreya Mitra Biswas
- Affiliation #
- 2430156
Darjeeling Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
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