Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Govt SEC School, Sopakha
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
at Govt SEC School, Sopakha
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 58+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt SEC School, Sopakha in West Sikkim, Sikkim is on the lookout for a Vice Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Govt SEC School, Sopakha in West Sikkim, Sikkim: a secondary institution, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.5 LPA – ₹11.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Govt SEC School, Sopakha instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Is accommodation provided?
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Are meals provided at school?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt SEC School, Sopakha
Key facts about Govt SEC School, Sopakha
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANDEEP LIMBOO
- Affiliation #
- 1820192
Govt SEC School, Sopakha is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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