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Vice Principal

₹9.0L – ₹17L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Thrissur, Keralafull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
St. Xaviers Cmi School
City
Thrissur
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.0L – ₹17L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Thrissur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Vice Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Vice Principal to join St. Xaviers Cmi School in Thrissur, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. School profile: St. Xaviers Cmi School in Thrissur, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Vice Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.0 LPA – ₹17.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Xaviers Cmi School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St. Xaviers Cmi School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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 Thrissur.

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.

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

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

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About the school

St. Xaviers Cmi School

Key facts about St. Xaviers Cmi School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
ARUN
Affiliation #
931352
Address
PULLUR P.O IRINJALAKUDA, Pullur P.o Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, 680683

St. Xaviers Cmi School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Thrissur, Kerala.

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