Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Akal Academy Mehal Kalan
- City
- Barnala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
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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
Immediate opening: Vice Principal at Akal Academy Mehal Kalan in Barnala, Punjab. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Akal Academy Mehal Kalan, established 2008, is a senior secondary campus in Barnala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Vice Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.2 LPA – ₹18.4 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Akal Academy Mehal Kalan instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Akal Academy Mehal Kalan"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Akal Academy Mehal Kalan and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Barnala?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Barnala. 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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Akal Academy Mehal Kalan
Key facts about Akal Academy Mehal Kalan
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Balwinder Kaur Cheema
- Affiliation #
- 1631049
Akal Academy Mehal Kalan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Barnala, Punjab.
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Vice Principal interview in Barnala? Panel format, model answers, and a demo lesson you can teach on Monday.