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Vice Principal

₹7.9L – ₹15L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 16d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Fortune High School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.9L – ₹15L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Pune

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Pune — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.9L
per year
Typical
₹11.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.3L
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.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Fortune High School in Pune, Maharashtra is accepting applications for a Vice Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Fortune High School in Pune, Maharashtra operates as a secondary school, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Vice Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹7.9 LPA – ₹15.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Fortune High School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Pune?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Vice Principal pay in Pune varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What questions are asked in a Vice Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

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About the school

Fortune High School

Key facts about Fortune High School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SUZANNE JUBI THOMAS
Affiliation #
1131294
Address
TALUKA HAVELI, DISTRICT PUNE, Taluka Haveli, Pune, Maharashtra, 412308

Fortune High School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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