Vice Principal — St. Helen's Secondary School, Darjeeling

St. Helen's Secondary School is looking for a Vice Principal in Darjeeling, West Bengal to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. St. Helen's Secondary School in Darjeeling, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1890,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.0 LPA – ₹19.9 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. Submit your application on this page and St. Helen's Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.