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Vice Principal

₹9.4L – ₹18L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadupart-timePosted 28d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
Railway Higher Secondary School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 135+ years.
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Overview

Applications are invited for a Vice Principal at Railway Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. School profile: Railway Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1891, — 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.4 LPA – ₹17.7 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Railway Higher Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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How much experience do I need for this Vice Principal role?

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Railway Higher Secondary School

Key facts about Railway Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1891
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
B KOUSALYA
Affiliation #
1980017
Address
ENGLISH MEDIUM, NO. 26 SIRUVALLUR MAIN ROAD, PERAMBUR , CHENNAI- 600011, English Medium, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600011

Railway Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1891, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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