Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- The Doon School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Krishna Nagar
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
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Why apply
- 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
Join the faculty at The Doon School as a Vice Principal in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About the institution: The Doon School in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar — a senior secondary setup, established 1935, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Vice Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.2 LPA – ₹24.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so The Doon School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Doon School
Key facts about The Doon School
- Founded
- 1935
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
The Doon School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1935, located in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.
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