Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.9L – ₹24.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 87+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Vice Principal at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Mumbai, Maharashtra. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, established 1939, runs as a secondary campus in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Vice Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.9 LPA – ₹24.1 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal?
Most Vice Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How much experience do I need for this Vice Principal role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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Key facts about Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
- Founded
- 1939
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 1939, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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