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Principal

₹10.0L – ₹21L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 7 Sept
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 3d ago
ICSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St. Anthony's School
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
ICSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.0L – ₹21L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Sept 2026

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  • ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

St. Anthony's School in Darjeeling, West Bengal is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About St. Anthony's School in Darjeeling, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 1991, — a ICSE / CISCE-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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.0 LPA – ₹20.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Anthony's School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

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 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 is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

St. Anthony's School

Key facts about St. Anthony's School

Key facts
Founded
1991
Board
ICSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Hill cart road, Giddha Pahar, Kurseong, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734203

St. Anthony's School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1991, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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