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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Himalayan International Residential School
- City
- Siliguri
- State
- Jalpaiguri
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹14.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Himalayan International Residential School in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Himalayan International Residential School in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.6 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. Submit your application on this page and Himalayan International Residential School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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 this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
What is the average Principal salary in Siliguri?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Siliguri. 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
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.
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Key facts about Himalayan International Residential School
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
The Himalayan International Residential School (HIRS) is located at Rajganj in West Bengal, India. Regarded as the Best Boarding Cum Day School in Siliguri is a co-educational school that offers education from nursery to grade 12. The school is affiliated CBSE, New Delhi, and XSEED Singapore, which guarantee a curriculum that is both globally informed and results-oriented, consistently achieving 100% results The school was established In 1997 and is managed by the Himalayan Institute of Education & Research. With the campus spread over an area of 120 acres the school has a residential facility for boys and girls separately. It offers a variety of facilities, including a library, technology center, sports facility, music room, and audio-visual room with tech-enabled classrooms accommodating 30 students per class. Has a teacher-student ratio of 20:1 ensuring personalized attention to every child.
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