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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda
- City
- Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹11.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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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
Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is hiring a Vice Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1999, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.1 LPA – ₹11.7 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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 Kanchipuram.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Kanchipuram run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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.
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Key facts about Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- N LAKSHMI
- Affiliation #
- 1930188
Sreevatsa Viswananthan Vivekananda is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.
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