Vice Principal

The Newtown School; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newtown School in Kolkata is seeking an experienced Vice Principal to work closely with the Principal to drive academic excellence, teacher performance, student development and smooth school operations.

You will support the Principal in academic leadership, lead and mentor departments, ensure CBSE curriculum implementation and foster strong engagement with parents and stakeholders. The role requires extensive CBSE experience and a postgraduate Science degree.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in school education with strong CBSE background.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role (VP, Academic Head, Headmistress/Headmaster or Senior Coordinator).
• Postgraduate qualification with a Science background.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in academic leadership and day-to-day school administration.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Ensure effective implementation of the CBSE curriculum, assessments and academic guidelines.
• Lead, mentor and develop teachers, Coordinators and Heads of Departments.
• Monitor academic performance and implement initiatives to improve teaching and learning.
• Oversee student discipline, well-being and overall development.
• Engage effectively with parents and other key stakeholders.
• Support CBSE compliance, documentation and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

CBSE knowledge

Curriculum guidelines

Education

PG in Science

Job description

The Newtown School is looking for an experienced and dynamic Vice Principal to work closely with the Principal in driving academic excellence, teacher performance, student development and smooth school operations.

Key Responsibilities -

• Support the Principal in academic and institutional leadership and day-to-day school administration.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Ensure effective implementation of the CBSE curriculum, assessments and academic guidelines.
• Lead, mentor and develop teachers, Coordinators and Heads of Departments.
• Monitor academic performance and implement initiatives to improve teaching and learning.
• Oversee student discipline, well-being and overall development.
• Engage effectively with parents and other key stakeholders.
• Support CBSE compliance, documentation and inspections.

Candidate Profile Requirement -

• 15+ years of experience in school education, with strong CBSE school experience – essential.
• Minimum 5 years in a school leadership role such as Vice Principal, Academic Head, Headmistress/Headmaster or Senior Coordinator – essential.
• Postgraduate qualification with a Science background – essential.
• Strong understanding of CBSE curriculum, assessment and school systems.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring academic teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people-management skills.
• Ability to partner with the Principal while independently taking ownership of key responsibilities.
• Candidates aged 40–50 with experience in reputed CBSE schools will be preferred.