Vice Principal
at Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School · Patiala · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
- City
- Patiala
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 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.
- Established school — running for 17+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School is hiring a Vice Principal in Patiala, Punjab. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Patiala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as Vice Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.9 LPA – ₹10.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Does Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Patiala run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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 is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Patiala?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Patiala. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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 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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Monica Walia
- Affiliation #
- 1631208
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Patiala, Punjab.
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