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Vice Principal

₹10L – ₹18L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Palamu, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Orient Public School
City
Palamu
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹18L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Palamu

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Palamu — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.3L
per year
Typical
₹14.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.3L
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

Orient Public School in Palamu, Jharkhand 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. Orient Public School in Palamu, Jharkhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.3 LPA – ₹18.3 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 Orient Public 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

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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.

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Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Palamu?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Palamu. 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.

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About the school

Orient Public School

Key facts about Orient Public School

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DHIRAJ KUMAR MEHTA
Affiliation #
3430720
Address
POKHRAHA KHURD, MEDININAGAR, Pokhraha Khurd, Palamu, Jharkhand, 822118

Orient Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Palamu, Jharkhand.

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