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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Deshbandhu Vidyalaya (girls)
- City
- Paschim Bardhaman
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11.8L – ₹22.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 20267 days left
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 72+ years.
Job description
Overview
Deshbandhu Vidyalaya (girls) in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Deshbandhu Vidyalaya (girls): a senior secondary institution in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1954,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.8 LPA – ₹22.0 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Deshbandhu Vidyalaya (girls) hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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What is the average Principal salary in Paschim Bardhaman?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Paschim Bardhaman. 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.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Paschim Bardhaman.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Deshbandhu Vidyalaya (girls) follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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Key facts about Deshbandhu Vidyalaya (girls)
- Founded
- 1954
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- TAPAN KUMAR MONDAL
- Affiliation #
- 2480019
Deshbandhu Vidyalaya (girls) is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1954, located in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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