Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- D A V Public School, Duttnagar
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
at D A V Public School, Duttnagar
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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
A vacancy has opened for a Vice Principal at D A V Public School, Duttnagar in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About D A V Public School, Duttnagar: a senior secondary institution in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹12.4 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 D A V Public School, Duttnagar hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working 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.
What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?
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What is the leave policy?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
D A V Public School, Duttnagar
Key facts about D A V Public School, Duttnagar
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MUKTA CHAUHAN
- Affiliation #
- 630046
D A V Public School, Duttnagar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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