TGT Social Studies
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Key facts
- Role
- TGT Social Studies
- School
- Vidya Jyoti Academy
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.7L – ₹6.5L per year
- Experience
- 1–4 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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TGT Social Studies
at Vidya Jyoti Academy
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a TGT Social Studies in Darjeeling, West Bengal at Vidya Jyoti Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Vidya Jyoti Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the TGT Social Studies runs end-to-end subject delivery — planning, classroom teaching, formative and summative assessments, parent communication, and participation in academic review meetings. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.
- Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.
- Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).
- Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.
- Comfortable with the school's ERP and digital classroom tools. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.7 LPA – ₹6.5 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Vidya Jyoti Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What questions are asked in a TGT Social Studies interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for TGT Social Studies roles in Darjeeling.
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What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Vidya Jyoti Academy
Key facts about Vidya Jyoti Academy
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ARUN CHHETRI
- Affiliation #
- 2430176
Vidya Jyoti Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
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TGT Social Studies interview in Darjeeling? Panel format, model answers, and a demo lesson you can teach on Monday.