Vice Principal

1. Job Summary

The Vice Principal will support the Principal in managing the school's academic operations, staff performance, student discipline, curriculum implementation, parent communication, and overall administration. The candidate must ensure high academic standards, effective staff coordination, student development, and compliance with CBSE guidelines and school policies.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Academic Leadership

• Monitor the implementation of the CBSE curriculum, lesson plans, and academic schedules.
• Supervise teaching and learning practices across all grades.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Monitor students' academic progress, examination results, and learning outcomes.
• Coordinate periodic assessments, examinations, remedial classes, and enrichment programmes.
• Support teachers in improving teaching methodologies and classroom engagement.
• Ensure timely completion of the syllabus and effective implementation of academic plans.

B. Staff Management & Development

• Supervise, guide, and evaluate teachers and academic coordinators.
• Monitor teacher attendance, punctuality, lesson planning, and classroom performance.
• Organise staff meetings, academic reviews, and professional development programmes.
• Identify training needs and support continuous teacher development.
• Assist in teacher recruitment, induction, and performance appraisal.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a professional working environment.

C. Student Discipline & Welfare

• Maintain discipline, punctuality, and appropriate student behaviour.
• Monitor attendance, academic performance, and student participation.
• Address student concerns and disciplinary matters fairly and promptly.
• Ensure student safety, well-being, and compliance with child protection policies.
• Coordinate counselling, remedial support, co-curricular activities, and student development initiatives.

D. School Administration

• Assist the Principal in the day-to-day functioning of the school.
• Prepare and monitor academic calendars, examination schedules, timetables, and duty rosters.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of academic records, registers, and reports.
• Monitor adherence to school policies, procedures, and CBSE requirements.
• Coordinate with the administration, HR, transport, and other departments.
• Prepare periodic academic and administrative reports for the Principal and management.

E. Parent Relations & Communication

• Conduct parent meetings and address academic and behavioural concerns.
• Handle parent grievances professionally and ensure timely resolution.
• Communicate students' progress, school expectations, and improvement plans.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.

F. School Improvement & Management Reporting

• Analyse examination results and develop strategies to improve academic performance.
• Set measurable academic and staff performance targets.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Support school inspections, audits, accreditation, and compliance activities.
• Assist the Principal and management in implementing institutional goals and development plans.

3. Educational Qualification

• Master's degree in a relevant subject from a recognised university.
• B.Ed. is mandatory or strongly preferred, subject to the school's recruitment criteria.
• Knowledge of CBSE curriculum, school administration, and academic management is essential.

4. Work Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of teaching experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role, such as Academic Coordinator, Head of Department, Headmistress, or Vice Principal.
• Experience in a CBSE school is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in academic planning, staff supervision, student discipline, and parent relationship management.

5. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong academic leadership and administrative skills.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective team management and decision-making abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, school ERP, and academic reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work under pressure.
• Professional attitude, integrity, accountability, and a student-centred approach.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Improvement in students' academic results and learning outcomes.
• Timely completion of the syllabus and academic plans.
• Quality of classroom teaching and lesson plan implementation.
• Teacher attendance, punctuality, retention, and performance.
• Reduction in unresolved parent complaints.
• Effective student discipline and attendance management.
• Timely submission and accuracy of academic reports.
• Compliance with school policies and CBSE requirements.

7. Preferred Candidate Profile

• A confident, disciplined, and result-oriented academic leader.
• Strong background in Mathematics or Science is an advantage.
• Experience in managing teachers across multiple grade levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Principal and senior management.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

8. Application Process

Interested candidates may submit their updated CV, expected salary, current salary, notice period, and details of previous school leadership experience to the HR Department.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person