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Vice Principal

₹11L – ₹25L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 31 Aug
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 3d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Vidya Jyoti Academy
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹25L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
31 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Join Vidya Jyoti Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal as our next Vice Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Vidya Jyoti Academy in Darjeeling, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.0 LPA – ₹24.9 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Vidya Jyoti Academy. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Vidya Jyoti Academy

Key facts about Vidya Jyoti Academy

Key facts
Founded
1990
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ARUN CHHETRI
Affiliation #
2430176
Address
FIRE BRIGADE LINE, P.O. BIJANBARI, PUULBAZAR, DARJEELING WEST BENGAL 734201, Fire Brigade Line, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734201

Vidya Jyoti Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.

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