Vice Principal

Shining Star School· Est. 2005 · CBSE · Nainital
₹11.8L – ₹21.8LCBSEcontractOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Sep
● posted 14 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2005.

What you'll handle

·Run academic supervision and teacher observation cycles.
·Manage staff schedules, substitutions and exam logistics.
·Handle escalated discipline and parent matters.
·Step in as acting head when needed.
·Own one wing or section's results and culture.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Nainital.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.8L – ₹21.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Vice Principal in Nainital

₹11.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.8L – ₹21.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Vice Principal at Shining Star School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Shining Star School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Vice Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.8 LPA – ₹21.8 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shining Star School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Shining Star School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Nainital · Est. 2005
2005
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
GHANSHYAM DATT
PRINCIPAL
3530272
AFFILIATION
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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