Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Mount Kanchan Academy
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹9.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
at Mount Kanchan Academy
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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
Mount Kanchan Academy is hiring a Vice Principal in West Sikkim, Sikkim. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About the institution: Mount Kanchan Academy in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as Vice 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.9 LPA – ₹9.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Mount Kanchan Academy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Where exactly is Mount Kanchan Academy located?
The school is in West Sikkim, Sikkim. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mount Kanchan Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mount Kanchan Academy
Key facts about Mount Kanchan Academy
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CHANDRA CHETTRI
- Affiliation #
- 1830015
Mount Kanchan Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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