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Vice Principal

₹12L – ₹27L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengalpart-timePosted 28d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
St. Xaviers High School
City
Paschim Bardhaman
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹27L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Paschim Bardhaman

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Paschim Bardhaman — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.7L
per year
Typical
₹19.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Vice Principal

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Job description

Overview

St. Xaviers High School has opened applications for a Vice Principal in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. St. Xaviers High School, established 2013, is a senior secondary school in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹26.9 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. Submit your application here so St. Xaviers High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Paschim Bardhaman?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Paschim Bardhaman. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

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 kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

St. Xaviers High School

Key facts about St. Xaviers High School

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DR. BISWAJIT GANAI
Affiliation #
2430260
Address
PALASHDIHA, CITY CENTRE, PHASE-II, DURGAPUR-713208 DURGAPUR WEST BENGAL ,DURGAPUR , 713208, Palashdiha, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal

St. Xaviers High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.

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