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Vice Principal

at Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School · Lucknow · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11L – ₹24L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 23 Jul 19 days left
Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 48d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School
City
Lucknow
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
16 May 2026
Closing date
23 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Lucknow — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.8L
per year
Typical
₹17.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Vice Principal

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is accepting applications for a Vice Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School, established 1960, is a senior secondary campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.8 LPA – ₹23.6 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

What questions are asked in a Vice Principal 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 Vice Principal roles in Lucknow.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Lucknow?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Lucknow. 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.

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Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School

Key facts about Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School

Key facts
Founded
1960
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
COL RAJESH RAGHAV
Affiliation #
2180009
Address
SAROJINI NAGAR, LUCKNOW, UP -226008, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey U.p. Sainik School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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