Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- BenchMark International School
- City
- Malappuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 20+ years.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Vice Principal to join BenchMark International School in Malappuram, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About BenchMark International School: a senior secondary institution in Malappuram, Kerala — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 2006,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.3 LPA – ₹22.9 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with BenchMark International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Where exactly is BenchMark International School located?
The school is in Malappuram, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Can I negotiate the salary at BenchMark International School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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.
How do I make a resume for a CISCE Vice Principal job?
A CISCE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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Key facts about BenchMark International School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
BenchMark International School runs on a philosophy of well-rounded schooling. We let our wonderful learners into a myriad-faced universe of experiences without allowing ourselves to run on a grade-centred curriculum. BenchMark International School, the region’s leading CBSE International School, is immersed in a world of actions and activities, fun and challenges, arts and attitudes, games and gamified learning, where future BenchMarkians are groomed to discover themselves and invent the way forth. This tranquil, waterfront campus has Kerala’s best school environment, which offers young with not just international exposure but also encourages human camaraderie too. As the top CBSE School in Kerala, BenchMark has raised bars and reworked parameters of schooling since 2006.
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