Vice Principal
at Saraswathy Vidyanikethan · Thrissur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Saraswathy Vidyanikethan
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
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Vice Principal
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- 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
Join Saraswathy Vidyanikethan in Thrissur, Kerala as our next Vice Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, established 1996, is a senior secondary campus in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Vice Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.0 LPA – ₹10.7 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 Saraswathy Vidyanikethan will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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Where exactly is Saraswathy Vidyanikethan located?
The school is in Thrissur, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Saraswathy Vidyanikethan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Can I negotiate the salary at Saraswathy Vidyanikethan?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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Key facts about Saraswathy Vidyanikethan
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BINDU C
- Affiliation #
- 930582
Saraswathy Vidyanikethan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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