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Vice Principal

₹7.9L – ₹24L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 24 Jul 21 days left
Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 41d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
St Thomas School
City
Thoothukkudi
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.9L – ₹24L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Thoothukkudi

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Thoothukkudi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.9L
per year
Typical
₹15.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
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Job description

Overview

St Thomas School has opened applications for a Vice Principal in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About St Thomas School: a senior secondary institution in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2019,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the Vice Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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 (₹7.9 LPA – ₹23.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St Thomas School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Vice Principal application — St Thomas School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St Thomas School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

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 is the salary for this Vice Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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About the school

St Thomas School

Key facts about St Thomas School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ARUL JENITA
Affiliation #
1931203
Address
ALAGESAPURAM MAIN ROAD, INNACIARPURAM, THOOTHUKUDI, Alagesapuram Main Road, Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu, 628002

St Thomas School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu.

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