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Principal

₹7.9L – ₹15L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 33d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Hardy Ramanujan Public School
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.9L – ₹15L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
31 May 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Darjeeling

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Darjeeling — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.9L
per year
Typical
₹11.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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

An opening for a Principal in Darjeeling, West Bengal at Hardy Ramanujan Public School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Hardy Ramanujan Public School in Darjeeling, West Bengal is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the 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. 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. 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 (₹7.9 LPA – ₹14.8 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Hardy Ramanujan Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Is accommodation provided?

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

What is the average Principal salary in Darjeeling?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Darjeeling. 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.

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About the school

Hardy Ramanujan Public School

Key facts about Hardy Ramanujan Public School

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SONIA PRASAD
Affiliation #
2430387
Address
SALBARI, SILIGURI, P.O. NEW CHUMPTA, DIST DARJEELING, Salbari, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734009

Hardy Ramanujan Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.

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