Vice Principal

About This Job

Podar Education Network

Location: Akola, Maharashtra, India

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Higher Education,Primary and Secondary Education,Education

Podar International School (CBSE Affiliated), Akola - Maharashtra is looking for Vice Principal, who has prior worked in similar capacity, handling large school-set up/large academic team

Reporting To: PrincipalLocation: Akola - Maharashtra (Nagpur Division)

To assist the Principal in the overall academic, administrative, operational, and disciplinary management of the school, ensuring excellence in teaching-learning processes, student outcomes, staff performance, and compliance with Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE norms and school policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership

Support the Principal in planning, implementing, and monitoring the academic programme.Ensure effective curriculum delivery in accordance with CBSE guidelines.Monitor lesson planning, classroom transactions, assessments, and student performance.Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.Drive academic excellence through result analysis, remediation, and enrichment programmes.Promote innovative pedagogies, experiential learning, and ICT integration.

• Staff Management & Development

Supervise and mentor Coordinators, Heads of Departments (HODs), and teaching staff.Assist in teacher recruitment, induction, and retention initiatives.Conduct performance reviews and provide developmental feedback.Identify training needs and facilitate professional development programmes.Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

• Student Discipline & Wellbeing

Oversee implementation of school discipline policies and code of conduct.Address student behavioural issues and parent concerns effectively.Ensure student safety, wellbeing, and child protection practices.Promote values-based education and positive school culture.Supervise counselling, inclusion, and student support services.

• School Operations & Administration

Assist in managing daily school operations and ensuring smooth functioning.Coordinate timetables, examinations, events, and academic calendars.Monitor attendance of students and staff.Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and CBSE requirements.Coordinate with transport, security, facilities, and support departments.

• Examination & Assessment Management

Oversee internal assessments, periodic tests, and annual examinations.Ensure fair and transparent assessment practices.Monitor result preparation, analysis, and reporting.Implement assessment reforms as per CBSE directives.

• Parent & Community Engagement

Build positive relationships with parents and stakeholders.Lead parent meetings, orientations, and grievance resolution processes.Represent the school at educational forums, events, and community engagements.Promote the schools vision, mission, and values.

• Strategic & Institutional Development

Assist the Principal in achieving institutional goals and strategic initiatives.Contribute to accreditation, inspections, audits, and quality assurance processes.Support admissions, enrolment growth, and retention strategies.Drive continuous improvement and innovation across school functions.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.B.Ed. or M.Ed. mandatory.Additional qualifications in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or Management preferred.

Experience

Minimum 10–15 years of teaching experience at TGT and PGT levelsAt least 5 years in academic leadership roles such as Senior School Coordinator, Academic Head, or Vice Principal handling large teaching team is mandatory Experience in a large CBSE school (2,500-3000+ students) is mandatory Proven track record in academic administration, staff management, and school operations.

Key Competencies

Academic leadership and curriculum management.Strong knowledge of CBSE regulations and educational policies.Team leadership and people management.Conflict resolution and stakeholder management.Strategic planning and execution.Data-driven decision making.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong organizational and administrative abilities.Proficiency in school ERP systems and educational technology.

Preferred Candidate Profile

A dynamic educational leader with strong academic and administrative expertise, capable of supporting the Principal in managing a large CBSE school, driving academic excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring a safe, disciplined, and student-centric learning environment.