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  "descriptionText": "St. Mary's Residential Central School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is inviting applications for a Vice Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. St. Mary's Residential Central School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1987,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Vice Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:\n• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.\n• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.\n• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:\n• Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.8 LPA – ₹25.3 LPA).\n• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.\n• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.\n• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.\n• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Mary's Residential Central School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We need a VP who is comfortable being the operating engine: making sure timetables work, teachers are supported and students are heard.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Run academic supervision and teacher observation cycles.",
    "Manage staff schedules, substitutions and exam logistics.",
    "Handle escalated discipline and parent matters.",
    "Step in as acting head when needed.",
    "Own one wing or section's results and culture."
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Vice Principal",
      "body": "Oversee a defined section (Primary/Secondary), drive teacher observation cycles, and coordinate exam and event logistics."
    },
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      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much experience do I need for this Vice Principal role?",
      "a": "Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Thiruvananthapuram), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does St. Mary's Residential Central School help with relocation from another city?",
      "a": "Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Thiruvananthapuram offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about \"relocation assistance\" and \"staff quarters\" in the interview — it's a common ask."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is St. Mary's Residential Central School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
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