Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- St Sophia's SR SEC School
- City
- New Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
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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
Join the faculty at St Sophia's SR SEC School as a Vice Principal in New Delhi, Delhi. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. St Sophia's SR SEC School in New Delhi, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school, established 1981, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as Vice Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.8 LPA – ₹16.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St Sophia's SR SEC School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in New Delhi?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Vice Principal pay in New Delhi varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
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.
What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St Sophia's SR SEC School
Key facts about St Sophia's SR SEC School
- Founded
- 1981
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- REETA SHARMA CHOUDHARY
- Affiliation #
- 2730122
St Sophia's SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in New Delhi, Delhi.
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