Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹9.2L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 68+ years.
Job description
Overview
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in Kolkata, West Bengal is seeking a Vice Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, established 1958, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kolkata, West Bengal — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.5 LPA – ₹9.2 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. Submit your application on this page and Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
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 do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How do I make a resume for a STATE BOARD 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 non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
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 Kolkata.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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Key facts about Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1958
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 24:1
The Vidyalaya, therefore, tries to educate students in its charge according to the best traditions of the country, while developing them in all directions --- physically, mentally, intellectually and spiritually. As it prepares them for public examination, it also tries to attend to their all-round growth and development so that they may become strong and healthy citizens of the country rooted in sound moral principles, learn to respect the higher values of life and become conscious of their obligation to the society and its people.
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