Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Shiwalik International School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.8L – ₹19.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 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 32+ years.
Job description
Overview
Shiwalik International School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is hiring a Vice Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Shiwalik International School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.8 LPA – ₹19.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shiwalik International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Shiwalik International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shiwalik International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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 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.
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.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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 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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Role details
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Key facts about Shiwalik International School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Shiwalik International School was established in 1994 with in a vision and dream to provide quality education to the children coming to the institution. Shiwalik International School is a Co-educational, day, day-boarding and a residential English medium public school situated in the Doon Valley. It is a picturesque valley set amongst the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. It is 250 km north of New Delhi and is easily accessible by road, rail and air. 35 kms to the North are Mussoorie-the Queen of Hills.
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