Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
at DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai
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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
DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is hiring a Vice Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. School profile: DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Vice Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.1 LPA – ₹21.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai
Key facts about DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 630076
DAV Centenary Public School, Distt Kotkhai is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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