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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.", "datePosted": "2026-10-25T22:57:06.949+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/delhi-public-school-sec-6-1718#school", "name": "Delhi Public School, Sec-6", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/delhi-public-school-sec-6-1718", "sameAs": "http://www.dpsjankipuram.com", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "SEC-6, JANKIPURAM EXT.", "addressLocality": "Lucknow", "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh", "postalCode": "226021" }, "foundingDate": "2007" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-delhi-public-school-sec-6-1718-lucknow-600bca3b-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-delhi-public-school-sec-6-1718-lucknow-600bca3b-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-02-02T22:57:06.949Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-28T00:07:37.245097+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "SEC-6, JANKIPURAM EXT.", "addressLocality": "Lucknow", "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh", "postalCode": "226021" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 935000, "maxValue": 980000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Delhi Public School, Sec-6, established 2007, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a Vice Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.3 LPA–₹9.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.", "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Vice Principal to run the day-to-day rhythm — schedules, observations, parent escalations — while partnering with the Principal on the bigger picture.", "dayToDay": [ "Run academic supervision and teacher observation cycles.", "Manage staff schedules, substitutions and exam logistics.", "Handle escalated discipline and parent matters.", "Step in as acting head when needed.", "Own one wing or section's results and culture." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Vice Principal", "body": "Oversee a defined section (Primary/Secondary), drive teacher observation cycles, and coordinate exam and event logistics." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Lucknow", "body": "Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal?", "a": "Most Vice Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." }, { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Most reputable schools in Lucknow 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." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Delhi Public School, Sec-6?", "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period." } ] }