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Vice Principal

₹12L – ₹29L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 30 Jul 27 days left
Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ootycontractPosted 18d ago
ICSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
St Hildas Higher Secondary School
City
Ooty
State
tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty
Board
ICSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹12L – ₹29L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026

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  • ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 131+ years.
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Overview

Immediate opening: Vice Principal at St Hildas Higher Secondary School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. St Hildas Higher Secondary School, established 1895, is a senior secondary school in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the Vice Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹28.6 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St Hildas Higher Secondary School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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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About the school

St Hildas Higher Secondary School

Key facts about St Hildas Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1895
Board
ICSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Sheddon Rd, Pudumund, Sheddon Rd, Pudumund, Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty, 643001

OUR MISSION The mission of St. Hilda’s School, Ootacamund, is to create an institution of excellence that integrates knowledge and learning, equipping students for life through the effective application of Christian values and academic rigor. Our aim is to nurture students academically, socially, and emotionally—enabling them to discern truth, articulate their faith, and become compassionate leaders and committed servants in their chosen fields. OUR VISION The vision of St. Hilda’s School, Ootacamund, is to prepare young women to lead faithful Christian lives, so that God may use them to serve others and strive toward building a better world.

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