Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Sekkizhar Govt High School Thattanchavady
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- 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
Sekkizhar Govt High School Thattanchavady is looking for a Vice Principal in Puducherry, Puducherry to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Sekkizhar Govt High School Thattanchavady, established 1972, is a secondary campus in Puducherry, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.7 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sekkizhar Govt High School Thattanchavady receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Vice Principal listing is usually welcome.
Where exactly is Sekkizhar Govt High School Thattanchavady located?
The school is in Puducherry, Puducherry. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
How much experience do I need for this Vice Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Sekkizhar Govt High School Thattanchavady
- Founded
- 1972
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PALANI A
- Affiliation #
- 2920150
Sekkizhar Govt High School Thattanchavady is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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