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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- North Point Residential School
- City
- Siliguri
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹15.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
North Point Residential School is hiring a Principal in Siliguri, West Bengal. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About North Point Residential School in Siliguri, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.0 LPA – ₹15.8 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the North Point Residential School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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Key facts about North Point Residential School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 40:1
NORTH POINT RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL is one of the well esteemed and eminently leading co-educational boarding schools in Siliguri region successfully running under the aegis of "Maa Gita Debi Educational Society", established in 1996. We impart successful and result oriented classes from Nursery to Class XII (humanities commerce & science) under CBSE Curriculum, with a commendable team of well qualified & trained teachers working under the effective guidance of the school administration.
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