Vice Principal — Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya, Chennai

Est. 2010
₹12.2L – ₹23.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 24 Oct
● posted 11 Jun

Job description

Overview

Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a Vice Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as Vice Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹12.2 LPA – ₹23.4 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 Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 handle

·Run academic supervision and teacher observation cycles.
·Manage staff schedules, substitutions and exam logistics.
·Handle escalated discipline and parent matters.
·Step in as acting head when needed.
·Own one wing or section's results and culture.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

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  1. Coordinator→
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  4. Principal
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2010
2010
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PADMESWARI K
PRINCIPAL
1930284
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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