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Vice Principal

₹10.0L – ₹18L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 6d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Godwin Modern School
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.0L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
26 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 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
₹10.0L
per year
Typical
₹13.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Vice Principal

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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

Godwin Modern School is hiring a Vice Principal in Darjeeling, West Bengal. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Godwin Modern School: a senior secondary institution in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Vice Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.0 LPA – ₹17.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Godwin Modern School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Godwin Modern School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Godwin Modern School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

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.

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Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Vice Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

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About the school

Godwin Modern School

Key facts about Godwin Modern School

Key facts
Founded
1992
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Monteviote Road, Kurseong, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734203

Godwin Modern School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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