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: Principal
- Location: 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 school's vision, mission, and values.

7. 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
- Master's 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 levels
- At 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 agile 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.

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