Vice Principal
at St. Peter's School · Panchgani · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- St. Peter's School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
at St. Peter's School
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Peter's School invites applications for a Vice Principal in Panchgani, Maharashtra. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St. Peter's School, established 1904, is a secondary campus in Panchgani, Maharashtra — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.9 LPA – ₹24.1 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. Submit your application on this page and St. Peter's School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE Vice Principal job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Peter's School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Panchgani?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Panchgani. 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.
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.
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Role details
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St. Peter's School
Key facts about St. Peter's School
- Founded
- 1904
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
St. Peter’s School, Panchgani, was founded in 1904 as an all-boys boarding school. Nestled, high up in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. With a 56-acre (23 ha) campus amidst an abundance of flora & clean air, this prestigious school provides a healthy environment, rich in nature, that gives the young student, a home of learning away from home. Promoting the legacy of 117 years, the school prides itself on its rich heritage, of culture and discipline, providing students with an environment to grow into young men with strong roots and wings for success.
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