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Principal

₹9.2L – ₹17L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 19 Jul 16 days left
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 29d ago
CISCE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Goethals Memorial School
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
CISCE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Jul 2026

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Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹13.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
  • Established school — running for 119+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Goethals Memorial School requires a Principal in Darjeeling, West Bengal for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Goethals Memorial School, established 1907, runs as a senior secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹17.3 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Goethals Memorial School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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Where exactly is Goethals Memorial School located?

The school is in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Is accommodation provided?

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

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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About the school

Goethals Memorial School

Key facts about Goethals Memorial School

Key facts
Founded
1907
Board
CISCE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
25:1
Address
NH 55,Goethals, Kurseong, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734203

The vision of Goethals Memorial School is to bring in a sense of social justice among it's pupils & enable them to become better citizens in the near future. The Christian Brothers have bought in compassion, inclusion & empathy towards the pupils through education. The school stands for secular ideals & the pursuit of enlightenment as it's path to a renaissance in the field of modern education. The school stands for unity in diversity.

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