Vice Principal

Nama Varamma Educational Foundation; Khammam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nama Varamma Educational Foundation is seeking an Academic Leader to oversee CBSE curriculum implementation, lesson planning, assessments and student outcomes. The role focuses on teacher coaching, student development and strong parent engagement to support the Primary section.

The candidate will lead academic planning, collaborate with staff, and ensure smooth school operations while upholding safeguarding and health-and-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is essential.
• B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Significant leadership experience in a CBSE school environment.
• Strong understanding of CBSE curriculum and assessment practices.
• Ability to lead academic planning and teacher development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning meetings and drive curriculum delivery across grades.
• Mentor teachers, coordinators and staff; monitor performance and conduct.
• Oversee student development, attendance and discipline with a supportive approach.
• Engage with parents through PTMs and academic interactions.
• Coordinate school operations and ensure safeguarding and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Decision-making

Educational technology

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

B.Ed. or recognised teaching qualification

CBSE school leadership experience

Tools

School-management systems

Educational technology proficiency

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Ensure effective implementation of the CBSE curriculum, school academic plan and assessment framework.
• Monitor lesson planning, classroom teaching, assessments and student learning outcomes.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback and coaching to teachers.
• Analyse student performance and implement strategies to address learning gaps and improve outcomes.
• Promote foundational literacy and numeracy, experiential learning and competency-based education.
• Ensure consistency in curriculum delivery, academic documentation and classroom expectations across grades.
• Lead academic planning meetings, reviews and teacher-development initiatives.

Teacher Leadership & Development

• Guide, mentor and support teachers, coordinators and other academic staff.
• Monitor teacher performance, punctuality, classroom effectiveness and professional conduct.
• Identify training needs and support continuous professional development.
• Participate in teacher recruitment, induction, allocation of responsibilities and performance reviews.
• Build a collaborative, accountable and positive professional culture within the Primary Section.

Student Development & Discipline

• Ensure a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment for students.
• Oversee student discipline, attendance, behaviour.
• Work with teachers and parents to address academic, behavioural or emotional concerns.
• Promote values, responsibility, confidence, independence and positive student behaviour.
• Ensure appropriate support for students with different learning needs.

Parent Engagement

• Build strong and professional relationships with parents.
• Oversee PTMs, parent orientations and academic interactions.
• Address parent concerns promptly and appropriately in coordination with teachers and school leadership.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication between the school and families.

School Operations & Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in the day-to-day administration and smooth functioning of the school.
• Oversee assemblies, substitutions, teacher duties, student supervision, dispersal and section schedules.
• Coordinate examinations, assessments, report cards and result-related processes.
• Lead and support school events, annual functions, celebrations, competitions, trips, exhibitions and House activities.
• Monitor registers, lesson plans, student records and other required school documentation.
• Support admissions, parent interactions, orientations and student onboarding when required.
• Coordinate effectively with administration, transport, safety, support staff and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with school policies related to safeguarding, child protection, discipline, health and safety, and professional conduct.
• Represent the Principal and manage the Primary Section independently when required.

Preferred candidate profile

Essential

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• B.Ed. or recognised teaching qualification.
• Significant teaching and academic leadership experience in a CBSE school.
• Strong understanding of primary education, child development and CBSE academic practices.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and manage teachers effectively.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to analyse academic performance and drive improvement.
• Strong organisational, administrative and decision-making abilities.
• Confident with educational technology and school-management systems.
• Professional, approachable, accountable and student-focused leadership style.

Preferred

• Previous experience as a Vice Principal, Head of Primary, Academic Coordinator or Senior Coordinator.
• Experience leading Pre-Primary and/or Primary grades.
• Familiarity with NEP 2020, NCF, FLN and competency-based learning.
• Experience in teacher recruitment, observations, appraisals and professional development.
• Strong experience handling parent communication and school operations.