Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 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
Join the faculty at Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School as a Vice Principal in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Vice Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.6 LPA – ₹19.6 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JASBIR SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 1631364
Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
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Interview questions & answers for Vice Principal
Common questions Indian schools ask for Vice Principal roles in Gurdaspur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you develop and mentor teachers on your team?
Describe a structured cycle: goal-setting → learning walks → post-observation coaching → one PD focus per term. Mention how you'd differentiate between an early-career teacher and a mid-career specialist — leaders are hired on their systems, not their opinions.
2. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Vice Principal band in Gurdaspur (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
5. Why do you want to work at Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Gurdaspur campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.