Vice Principal

Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School· Est. 2017 · Cambridge · Chennai
₹7.8L – ₹20.0LCambridgefull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 21 Aug
● posted 14 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 2017.

What you'll handle

·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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CAMBRIDGE school

Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.8L – ₹20.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Vice Principal in Chennai

₹7.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.8L – ₹20.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Vice Principal at Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School in Chennai, Chennai. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School in Chennai, Chennai operates as a senior secondary school, established 2017, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Vice Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.8 LPA – ₹20.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School
Cambridge · Senior Secondary · Chennai · Est. 2017 · 25:1 students per teacher
2017
FOUNDED
Cambridge
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, French
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Chennai
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