Vice Principal — Sahyadri Central School, Kollam
- Experience
- 7–12 yrs
- Vacancies
- 1 opening
Job description
An opening for a Vice Principal in Kollam, Kerala at Sahyadri Central School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Sahyadri Central School in Kollam, Kerala functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.0 LPA – ₹20.3 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sahyadri Central School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Why apply
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Sahyadri Central School
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kollam.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Questions about this job
What is the salary for this job?
Typical pay for this role is about ₹91,500–1,69,500 /month. This is an estimate for similar roles, not a figure Sahyadri Central School has stated, so confirm the actual pay (and whether it is in-hand or CTC) with the school before you accept an offer.
Estimate in-hand pay from a CTC figure ›Is a B.Ed required for this job?
The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.
Can freshers apply?
The school asks for 7–12 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.
When is the joining date?
The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.
How do I apply?
Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to Sahyadri Central School. You can follow it under My applications.
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