Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹24.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Sept 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School as a Vice Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School, established 2021, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Vice Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹24.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Chennai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Chennai. 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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School
- Founded
- 2021
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JAYSHREE KIRAN
- Affiliation #
- 1931462
M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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