Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Divine Light International School
- City
- Fatehgarh Sahib
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 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
Divine Light International School in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab is inviting applications for a Vice Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Divine Light International School in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school, established 2002, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.0 LPA – ₹22.6 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Divine Light International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Where exactly is Divine Light International School located?
The school is in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I apply for this Vice Principal vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Divine Light International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Divine Light International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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- 1
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Key facts about Divine Light International School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BABITA CHOPRA
- Affiliation #
- 1630285
Divine Light International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.
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