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Vice Principal

₹12L – ₹25L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 27 Jul 24 days left
Pathankot, PunjabcontractPosted 36d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Mela Devi Kalra Arya School
City
Pathankot
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹12L – ₹25L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
27 Jul 2026

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Vice Principal salary in Pathankot — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹18.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.8L
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.
  • Established school — running for 41+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Mela Devi Kalra Arya School invites applications for a Vice Principal in Pathankot, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: Mela Devi Kalra Arya School in Pathankot, Punjab — a senior secondary setup, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹24.8 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Mela Devi Kalra Arya School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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.

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 kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

Where exactly is Mela Devi Kalra Arya School located?

The school is in Pathankot, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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About the school

Mela Devi Kalra Arya School

Key facts about Mela Devi Kalra Arya School

Key facts
Founded
1985
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JEEVAN VK
Affiliation #
1630088
Address
SIALI ROAD PATHANKOT PUNJAB, Siali Road, Pathankot, Punjab, 145001

Mela Devi Kalra Arya School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Pathankot, Punjab.

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