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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- St. Augustine's School
- City
- Kalimpong
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
St. Augustine's School in Kalimpong, West Bengal is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. St. Augustine's School in Kalimpong, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1945,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹27.2 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Augustine's School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What is the average Principal salary in Kalimpong?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Kalimpong 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 much experience do I need for this Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the salary for this 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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How do I make a resume for a CISCE Principal job?
A CISCE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Key facts about St. Augustine's School
- Founded
- 1945
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 50:1
St Augustine, the Patron of our School, was born at Thagaste in Africa in the year 354 A.D. As a young man he led an unsettled life both in the philosophy he professed and his moral behaviour, but later in the year 387 A.D. he was converted and received baptism at Milan from the bishop Saint Ambrose. He came back to his own country and led the life of an ascetic. Elected Bishop of Hoppo, for 34 yearshe was an exemplary Bishop to his people teaching them by his sermons and writings. He died in the year 430 A.D.
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