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Vice Principal

at Universal Convent Senior Secondary School · Nainital · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.9L – ₹17L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Nainital, UttarakhandcontractPosted 10d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Universal Convent Senior Secondary School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹17L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Nainital

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.9L
per year
Typical
₹12.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.9L
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.
  • Established school — running for 25+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Universal Convent Senior Secondary School invites applications for a Vice Principal in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Universal Convent Senior Secondary School in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.9 LPA – ₹16.9 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application here so Universal Convent Senior Secondary School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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 long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Vice Principal listing is usually welcome.

How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Universal Convent Senior Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Universal Convent Senior Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Nainital?

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

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Nainital run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

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.

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About the school

Universal Convent Senior Secondary School

Key facts about Universal Convent Senior Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
2001
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MANJU JOSHI
Affiliation #
3530148
Address
RTO OFFICE ROAD, WARD NO. 43, JAIDEVPUR, KUSUMKHERA, P.O- HARIPUR NAYAK, HALDWANI DISTT- NAINITAL (UTTARAKHAND), Rto Office Road, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Universal Convent Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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