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Vice Principal

₹11L – ₹21L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 6 Sept
Damoh, Madhya Pradeshfull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
St John's Higher Secondary School
City
Damoh
State
Madhya Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
6 Sept 2026

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Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Damoh — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.7L
per year
Typical
₹15.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
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Job description

Overview

An opening for a Vice Principal in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh at St John's Higher Secondary School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About St John's Higher Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1983,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹20.9 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so St John's Higher Secondary School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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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.

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What is the average Vice Principal salary in Damoh?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Damoh. 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.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

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 John's Higher Secondary School

Key facts about St John's Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1983
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SR SOPHY BHARAT
Affiliation #
1030252
Address
JABALPUR NAKA, DISTT DAMOH MADHYA PRADESH, Jabalpur Naka, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, 470661

St John's Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.

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