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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.", "datePosted": "2026-10-25T03:45:17.812+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/st-johns-universal-school-4-194-0627#school", "name": "St. Johns Universal School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/st-johns-universal-school-4-194-0627", "sameAs": "http://www.sjus.in", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "4/194, EAST COAST ROAD, PALAVAKKAM, CHENNAI - 600041", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600041" }, "foundingDate": "2012" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-st-johns-universal-school-4-194-0627-chennai-e3aa56e6-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/vice-principal-st-johns-universal-school-4-194-0627-chennai-e3aa56e6-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-01-08T03:45:17.812Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-27T07:07:38.268864+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "4/194, EAST COAST ROAD, PALAVAKKAM, CHENNAI - 600041", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600041" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1267000, "maxValue": 2568000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "St. Johns Universal School, established 2012, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Vice Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.7 LPA–₹25.7 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.", "aboutTheRole": "Join as Vice Principal owning one section or wing: drive results, coach teachers and step in as acting head when needed.", "dayToDay": [ "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." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Vice Principal", "body": "Run academic supervision, manage staff schedules and substitutions, and own one wing or section's results." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Chennai", "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Vice Principal role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Vice Principal — St. Johns Universal School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar." }, { "q": "What is the salary for this Vice Principal role?", "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience." }, { "q": "What is the average Vice Principal salary in Chennai?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Vice Principal pay in Chennai rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?", "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses." }, { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Vice Principal?", "a": "Most Vice Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." } ] }