Vice Principal
at Paradise Public School · Thiruvananthapuram · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Paradise Public School
- City
- Thiruvananthapuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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Vice Principal
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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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Vice Principal at Paradise Public School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Paradise Public School, established 2007, is a senior secondary campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.2 LPA – ₹14.0 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Paradise Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Paradise Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Paradise Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Paradise Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Does Paradise Public School help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Paradise Public School
Key facts about Paradise Public School
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHALI A S
- Affiliation #
- 930864
Paradise Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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