Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Delhi Public School, Sector-C, Pocket-5, Vasant Kunj
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
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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 Delhi Public School, Sector-C, Pocket-5, Vasant Kunj as a Vice Principal in Delhi, Delhi. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Delhi Public School, Sector-C, Pocket-5, Vasant Kunj: a senior secondary institution in Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1991,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Vice Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.0 LPA – ₹18.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Delhi Public School, Sector-C, Pocket-5, Vasant Kunj. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal?
Most Vice Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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 Delhi.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Delhi?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Delhi. 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.
Where exactly is Delhi Public School, Sector-C, Pocket-5, Vasant Kunj located?
The school is in Delhi, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Delhi run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Vice Principal listing is usually welcome.
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.
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Key facts about Delhi Public School, Sector-C, Pocket-5, Vasant Kunj
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 16:1
Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj was established in the year 1991, under the dynamic leadership of Shri Vinay Kumar. From a promising beginning, the school has progressed to become an educational institution par excellence. Set in enigmatic environs the schools real strength lies in its Science Education. Over the last decade, our students have made us proud by making it to premier institutions all over the globe. In the true D.P.S. tradition, we at Vasant Kunj aim at the holistic development of our learners and inculcate in them the spirit of 'Vasudev Kutumbakam' - the world is a family. It is our earnest endeavour to make them value based and sensitive world citizens.
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