Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
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Job description
Overview
Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh in Patna, Bihar is on the lookout for a Vice Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh, established 2013, is a senior secondary school in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.2 LPA – ₹14.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE Vice Principal job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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 Patna.
Where exactly is Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh located?
The school is in Patna, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh
Key facts about Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANSHU AWASTHI
- Affiliation #
- 330674
Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Patna, Bihar.
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