Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- St. Anthony's School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Anthony's School invites applications for a Vice Principal in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St. Anthony's School in Darjeeling, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1991,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Vice Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.6 LPA – ₹11.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. Anthony's School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Anthony's School
Key facts about St. Anthony's School
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
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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