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Vice Principal

₹13L – ₹22L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 29 Aug
Nainital, UttarakhandcontractPosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Cynthia School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹13L – ₹22L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.8L
per year
Typical
₹17.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.2L
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.
  • Established school — running for 32+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Cynthia School is hiring a Vice Principal in Nainital, Uttarakhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Cynthia School in Nainital, Uttarakhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1994, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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 (₹12.8 LPA – ₹22.2 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Cynthia School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

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.

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

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

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.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Vice Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

How much experience do I need for this Vice Principal role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

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Role details

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About the school

Cynthia School

Key facts about Cynthia School

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PRAVINDRA KUMAR RAUTELA
Affiliation #
3530142
Address
CHHOTI MUKHANI HALDWANI UTTARANCHAL, Chhoti Mukhani Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Cynthia School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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