Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada
- City
- Thiruvananthapuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Sept 2026
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Vice Principal
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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 43+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Vice Principal in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1983, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.2 LPA – ₹9.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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 does a typical day look like?
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.
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.
Where exactly is Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada located?
The school is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Thiruvananthapuram?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Thiruvananthapuram. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada
Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada
- Founded
- 1983
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KRISHNAKUMARI S
- Affiliation #
- 931070
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kattakada is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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