Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- St. Mary's School
- City
- Samastipur
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
at St. Mary's School
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Why apply
- 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
Applications are invited for a Vice Principal at St. Mary's School in Samastipur, Bihar. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. St. Mary's School, established 1934, is a senior secondary school in Samastipur, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Vice Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹19.0 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. Mary's School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Vice Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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 non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How do I apply for this Vice Principal vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Mary's School
Key facts about St. Mary's School
- Founded
- 1934
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANJAY KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 331073
St. Mary's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1934, located in Samastipur, Bihar.
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