Skip to main content
Salary disclosed by school

Vice Principal

₹9.7L – ₹20L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 27 Jul 24 days left
Palakkad, KeralacontractPosted 37d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.

Key facts

Role
Vice Principal
School
The Sobha Academy
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹20L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
27 May 2026
Closing date
27 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Palakkad

Pay benchmark

Vice Principal salary in Palakkad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹14.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

Apply for this role

Vice Principal

at The Sobha Academy

24 days left

Contact the school directly using the details below.

Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 19+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

The Sobha Academy invites applications for a Vice Principal in Palakkad, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. The Sobha Academy in Palakkad, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.7 LPA – ₹19.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with The Sobha Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

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.

What is the average Vice Principal salary in Palakkad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Palakkad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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.

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 do I apply for this Vice Principal vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
1
About the school

The Sobha Academy

Key facts about The Sobha Academy

Key facts
Founded
2007
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RAJITHA RAJEEVAN
Affiliation #
931223
Address
KURUVAI ROAD, PANNIYANKARA P.O, VADAKKENCHERY, PALAKKAD DISTRICT, KERALA, PIN-678683, Kuruvai Road, Palakkad, Kerala, 678683

The Sobha Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

See all school jobs →

Working at The Sobha Academy

Where this school is

Map loads as you scroll
Open in Google Maps →
Prep for this interview

Vice Principal interview in Palakkad? Panel format, model answers, and a demo lesson you can teach on Monday.

12 questions·Demo lesson planner·11 min read
Vice Principal interview questions
Keep exploring

Similar opportunities

Related opportunities

Explore similar searches