VICE PRINCIPAL

1. Academic Supervision and Quality

• Monitor teaching and learning quality across all stages through regular classroom observation, lesson-plan review, and feedback to teachers.
• Track student progress and learning outcomes; identify gaps early and ensure timely intervention, catch-up, and stretch support.
• Ensure curriculum coverage and pacing are on track across grades and subjects, in line with the academic plan.
• Support teachers in adopting contemporary, child-centred pedagogy and consistent assessment practice.

2. Staff Leadership and Development

• Mentor and support teachers day-to-day; be a visible, approachable point of guidance for the teaching team.
• Support the induction of new teachers and the ongoing professional development of all staff.
• Assist the Principal in the performance management cycle — observation, feedback, goal-setting, and review.
• Help build a positive, collaborative, and accountable staff culture.

3. Student Discipline and Wellbeing

• Own student discipline at the operational level; uphold a fair, consistent, and developmental approach to behaviour.
• Support pastoral care and the emotional wellbeing of students across stages.
• Work with Coordinators and counsellors to support students who need additional care or intervention.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment throughout the school day.

4. Examinations and Academic Operations

• Coordinate the examination calendar, schedules, invigilation, and result processing in line with CBSE requirements.
• Manage the daily timetable, substitutions, and cover arrangements to ensure no learning time is lost.
• Oversee academic records, report cards, and documentation for accuracy and timeliness.

5. Daily Operations and Events

• Support the smooth running of arrival and dispersal, assemblies, and the daily rhythm of the school alongside the Operations Head.
• Help plan and execute school events, signature programmes, and parent-facing activities.
• Coordinate across academic and operations teams to resolve day-to-day issues quickly.

6. Deputising for the Principal

• Act for the Principal in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership, decision-making, and communication.
• Represent the school internally and support external representation as delegated by the Principal.
• Carry forward institutional priorities and decisions with authority and consistency.

7. Child Safety and Compliance

• Uphold child protection and POCSO standards across the school in support of the Principal.
• Support CBSE compliance, affiliation, and inspection readiness.

8. Parent Engagement

• Support structured, professional parent communication through institutional channels.
• Help resolve parent escalations fairly and promptly, in line with the school's escalation process.