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Vice Principal

at Government High School, Thirukkanur · Puducherry · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.0L – ₹19.0L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 22d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Government High School, Thirukkanur
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.0L – ₹19.0L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Puducherry — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.0L
per year
Typical
₹14.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for Vice Principal at Government High School, Thirukkanur

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Government High School, Thirukkanur in Puducherry, Puducherry is hiring a Vice Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Government High School, Thirukkanur, established 1955, runs as a secondary campus in Puducherry, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.0 LPA – ₹19.0 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Government High School, Thirukkanur hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Vice Principal job?

A CBSE-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 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.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Puducherry?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Vice Principal pay in Puducherry varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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About the school

Government High School, Thirukkanur

Key facts about Government High School, Thirukkanur

Key facts
Founded
1955
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
POUNGODE S
Affiliation #
2920162
Address
THIRUKKANUR, NEAR REGISTRAR OFFICE, Thirukkanur, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605501

Government High School, Thirukkanur is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1955, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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