Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Holy Cross School
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
at Holy Cross School
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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 21+ years.
Job description
Overview
Holy Cross School in Thrissur, Kerala is hiring a Vice Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. School profile: Holy Cross School in Thrissur, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2005, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Vice Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.6 LPA – ₹15.0 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Holy Cross School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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 Thrissur.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Holy Cross School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Where exactly is Holy Cross School located?
The school is in Thrissur, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Holy Cross School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Holy Cross School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Holy Cross School
Key facts about Holy Cross School
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RANI JOSEPH
- Affiliation #
- 931089
Holy Cross School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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