Principal — Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School, Jalpaiguri

Est. 1996
₹7.5L – ₹12.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 3 Nov
● posted 14 Jun

Job description

Overview

Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School is looking for a Principal in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal: a secondary institution, established 1996, — a CBSE-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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.5 LPA – ₹12.0 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

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.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Jalpaiguri.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School
CBSE · Jalpaiguri · Est. 1996
1996
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PRERNA WALLING
PRINCIPAL
2430208
AFFILIATION
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
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