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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": "2026-11-01T12:47:20.384+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/nalanda-higher-secondary-school-maharana-pratap-ward-1141#school", "name": "Nalanda Higher Secondary School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/nalanda-higher-secondary-school-maharana-pratap-ward-1141", "sameAs": "http://www.nalandaschoolkatni.com", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "MAHARANA PRATAP WARD, JHINJHIRI, IN FRONT OF COLLECTRATE OFFICE, KATNI", "addressLocality": "Katni", "addressRegion": "Madhya Pradesh", "postalCode": "483501" }, "foundingDate": "2010" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-nalanda-higher-secondary-school-maharana-pratap-ward-1141-katni-abe15260-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-nalanda-higher-secondary-school-maharana-pratap-ward-1141-katni-abe15260-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-02-09T12:47:20.384Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-03T14:07:58.308752+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "MAHARANA PRATAP WARD, JHINJHIRI, IN FRONT OF COLLECTRATE OFFICE, KATNI", "addressLocality": "Katni", "addressRegion": "Madhya Pradesh", "postalCode": "483501" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 883000, "maxValue": 2484000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Nalanda Higher Secondary School, established 2010, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Katni, Madhya Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a Vice Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹8.8 LPA–₹24.8 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": "Run academic supervision, manage staff schedules and substitutions, and own one wing or section's results." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades." } ], "faq": [ { "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." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless." }, { "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": "Are meals provided at school?", "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff." }, { "q": "What questions are asked in a Vice Principal interview?", "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Vice Principal interview guide: /interview-questions/vice-principal." }, { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter." }, { "q": "What is the average Vice Principal salary in Katni?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Katni. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." } ] }