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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya
- City
- Puri
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11.9L – ₹19.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 61+ years.
Job description
Overview
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya is recruiting a Vice Principal in Puri, Odisha. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. School profile: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Puri, Odisha — a senior secondary setup, established 1965, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.9 LPA – ₹19.9 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal?
Most Vice Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
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.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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 Puri.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1965
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VIMALESH KUMAR DUBEY
- Affiliation #
- 1500003
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1965, located in Puri, Odisha.
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