Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur
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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 74+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur in Puducherry, Puducherry is on the lookout for a Vice Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur, established 1952, is a senior secondary campus in Puducherry, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹10.6 LPA – ₹24.5 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 Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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 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 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 Puducherry.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur
Key facts about Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur
- Founded
- 1952
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- V.SUMATHI
- Affiliation #
- 2920128
Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ariyur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1952, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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Vice Principal interview questions and answers — model answers, demo lesson plan, and what CBSE panels actually ask.