Vice Principal Academics
National Public School· Est. 1959 · CBSE · Chennai
₹11.3L – ₹15.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site14–17 yrs⏱ Closes 21 Sep
● posted 8 Jun
Why apply
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.
What you'll handle
·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.
Requirements
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Career path
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Salary & benefits
₹11.3L – ₹15.4L / yrCashless health insurancePaid sabbatical after 5 yrsEPF + gratuitySubject-lead bonusLibrary + gym access
Pay benchmark — Vice Principal Academics in Chennai
₹11.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.3L – ₹15.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
About the role
National Public School is hiring a Vice Principal Academics to join our Day School school in Chennai. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the CBSE curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the CBSE curriculum and our learner profile
- Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback
- Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs
- Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing
- Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
- 10–20 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with CBSE schools
- Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills
- Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)
Nice to have
- Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity
- Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy
- Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area
What we offer
- Competitive salary (₹18.0–28.0 LPA based on experience)
- Professional development budget and structured mentoring
- Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable
- Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice
National Public School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 1959 · 16:1 students per teacher
1959
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MRS NALINI RAVINDRAN
PRINCIPAL
16:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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