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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "datePosted": "2026-10-29T18:38:41.636+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/lewis-english-school-mirik-darjeeling-5281#school", "name": "Lewis English School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/lewis-english-school-mirik-darjeeling-5281", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/5f8642c4-6a94-4ac6-a0c6-7865bc8edfb5.webp", "sameAs": "http://lewisenglishschool.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Mirik, Darjeeling", "addressLocality": "Darjeeling", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "734203" }, "foundingDate": "1975" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-lewis-english-school-mirik-darjeeling-5281-darjeeling-b83acb8f-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-lewis-english-school-mirik-darjeeling-5281-darjeeling-b83acb8f-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-01-12T18:38:41.636Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-30T08:07:36.572997+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Mirik, Darjeeling", "addressLocality": "Darjeeling", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "734203" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 768000, "maxValue": 1031000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Lewis English School, established 1975, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated secondary school in Darjeeling, West Bengal.\n\nThe school is hiring a Vice Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹7.7 LPA–₹10.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "aboutTheRole": "We need a VP who is comfortable being the operating engine: making sure timetables work, teachers are supported and students are heard.", "dayToDay": [ "Run academic supervision and teacher observation cycles.", "Manage staff schedules, substitutions and exam logistics.", "Handle escalated discipline and parent matters.", "Step in as acting head when needed.", "Own one wing or section's results and culture." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Vice Principal", "body": "Run academic supervision, manage staff schedules and substitutions, and own one wing or section's results." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Darjeeling), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "What questions are asked in a Vice Principal interview?", "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Vice Principal interview guide: /interview-questions/vice-principal." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Vice Principal — Lewis English School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "What is the average Vice Principal salary in Darjeeling?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Vice Principal pay in Darjeeling rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." } ] }