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Vice Principal

₹12L – ₹28L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Jalpaiguri, West Bengalfull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Narayana School
City
Jalpaiguri
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹28L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Jalpaiguri

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Jalpaiguri — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.1L
per year
Typical
₹20.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹28.5L
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

Narayana School is hiring a Vice Principal in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Narayana School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Vice 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.1 LPA – ₹28.5 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Narayana School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

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What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?

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Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Jalpaiguri?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Vice Principal pay in Jalpaiguri varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?

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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.

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About the school

Narayana School

Key facts about Narayana School

Key facts
Founded
2017
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PANKAJ KUMAR JHA
Affiliation #
2430253
Address
JOTIAKALI, CHIRYA KHANA MORE, FULBARI, Jotiakali, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 734015

Narayana School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

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