Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Bishop Pereira Memorial School
- City
- Thiruvananthapuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹16.2L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 48+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Vice Principal at Bishop Pereira Memorial School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Bishop Pereira Memorial School: a senior secondary institution in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1978,. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.7 LPA – ₹16.2 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Bishop Pereira Memorial School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What questions are asked in a Vice Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Vice Principal roles in Thiruvananthapuram.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is there a probation period?
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.
What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Bishop Pereira Memorial School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Bishop Pereira Memorial School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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 will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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.
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Key facts about Bishop Pereira Memorial School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SIGGI PAUL GEORGE
- Affiliation #
- 930300
Bishop Pereira Memorial School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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