Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Kamala Niketan Montessori School
- City
- Tiruchirappalli
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11.0L – ₹16.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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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 32+ years.
Job description
Overview
Kamala Niketan Montessori School invites applications for a Vice Principal in Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Kamala Niketan Montessori School in Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 1994, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.0 LPA – ₹16.9 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 Kamala Niketan Montessori School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Can I negotiate the salary at Kamala Niketan Montessori School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Does Kamala Niketan Montessori School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Tiruchirappalli offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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Key facts about Kamala Niketan Montessori School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MALA SIVAKUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 1930169
Kamala Niketan Montessori School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu.
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