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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": "2026-10-31T11:55:00.449+00:00", "employmentType": "PART_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sunshine-high-school-kurseong-bank-road-naya-bazar-1886#school", "name": "Sunshine High School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sunshine-high-school-kurseong-bank-road-naya-bazar-1886", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/599fb9c9-b701-4829-a59d-0fe2ed8a5a19.png", "sameAs": "https://www.schoolsunshine.in/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Kurseong, Bank Road, Naya Bazar", "addressLocality": "Darjeeling", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "734203" } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-sunshine-high-school-kurseong-bank-road-naya-bazar-1886-darjeeling-9a0b8099-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-sunshine-high-school-kurseong-bank-road-naya-bazar-1886-darjeeling-9a0b8099-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-29T11:55:00.449Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-01T05:07:39.960446+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Kurseong, Bank Road, Naya Bazar", "addressLocality": "Darjeeling", "addressRegion": "West Bengal", "postalCode": "734203" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 926000, "maxValue": 2281000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Sunshine High School is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated secondary school in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling.\n\nThe school is hiring a Vice Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.3 LPA–₹22.8 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": "Join as Vice Principal owning one section or wing: drive results, coach teachers and step in as acting head when needed.", "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": "Partner with the Principal on day-to-day operations, lead discipline and assessment cycles, and step in as acting head when needed." }, { "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": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Sunshine High School located?", "a": "The school is in Darjeeling, west-bengal-boarding-schools darjeeling. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "Is English fluency required?", "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview." }, { "q": "What is the average Vice Principal salary in Darjeeling?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Darjeeling. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "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": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal?", "a": "Most Vice Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." } ] }