Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Ssm School Palapora
- City
- Budgam
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.6L – ₹27.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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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
Join the faculty at Ssm School Palapora as a Vice Principal in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Ssm School Palapora: a senior secondary institution in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.6 LPA – ₹27.2 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 Ssm School Palapora instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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Key facts about Ssm School Palapora
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 230
- Staff
- 9
Ssm School Palapora is a private unaided (recognized), located in Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 230 students with a teaching and support team of about 9. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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