Vice Principal
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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
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Vice Principal salary in Jalpaiguri — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Vice Principal
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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
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?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Narayana School
Key facts about Narayana School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PANKAJ KUMAR JHA
- Affiliation #
- 2430253
Narayana School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
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