Vice Principal
at Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School · Valsad · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School
- City
- Valsad
- State
- Gujarat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School in Valsad, Gujarat 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. Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School, established 1972, is a senior secondary school in Valsad, Gujarat — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. 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 (₹11.2 LPA – ₹15.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Does Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Valsad offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
How do I apply for this Vice Principal vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What questions are asked in a Vice Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School
Key facts about Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School
- Founded
- 1972
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANDEEP KUMAR MARHATTA
- Affiliation #
- 430014
Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in Valsad, Gujarat.
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