Principal

Father Leblond School· Est. 2000 · ICSE · Darjeeling
₹12.9L – ₹18.2LICSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 3 Nov
● posted 19 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Darjeeling.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.9L – ₹18.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Darjeeling

₹12.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.9L – ₹18.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Father Leblond School in Darjeeling, West Bengal is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Father Leblond School in Darjeeling, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 2000, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.9 LPA – ₹18.2 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Father Leblond School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Father Leblond School
ICSE · Darjeeling · Est. 2000 · 6:1 students per teacher
2000
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
6:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Sanskrit
LANGUAGES
Darjeeling, West Bengal
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