Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
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- Established school — running for 38+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a Vice Principal at Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 1988,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹10.6 LPA – ₹16.9 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 Satya Prakash Memorial Model High 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
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
Key facts about Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
- Founded
- 1988
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The institution had been started as D.A.V. and later on renamed as S.P.M. Model High School in the sweet memory of its founder Sh. Satya Prakash ji in the year 1988. The school is on charitable basis and is providing free school Van facilities to the Nursery students. Full fee concession is granted to all the deserving and underprivileged students such as IRDP and Antodaya students. The school has a very talented faculty mostly having master degrees and someone PhD’s.
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