Vice Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Vice Principal
- School
- Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹23.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan is looking for a Vice Principal in Thrissur, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan, established 2003, runs as a secondary campus in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.4 LPA – ₹23.5 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. Submit your application here so Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What is the average Vice Principal salary in Thrissur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Vice Principal roles in Thrissur. 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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
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Key facts about Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- KEERTHI VARMA
- Affiliation #
- 931446
Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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