Vice Principal (Job Vacancy)

The Apeejay Education Society, established by the leading Industrial House of Apeejay Stya in the year 1967, has built a rich heritage of nearly four and half decades in the field of quality education through a family of 29 institutions, i.e. 13 schools and 16 institutions of higher learning, in various states of the country, along with the Apeejay Stya University – India’s first Liberal Arts University focused on Technology & Research. All Apeejay institutions are guided by the vision of late Dr. Stya Paul, Founder President, Apeejay Education Society, of ‘value-based holistic education, focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning how to learn for life’ - a vision that is truly global, transcending the confines of state and country, and is drive by innovative techniques, progressive curricula and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The motto of the Society, “Soaring High is My Nature” with its origins in the literature and principles of Ancient and Modern India, enshrines our belief that true education inculcates a constant pursuit of excellence on the strength of human and moral values, and truly prepares the individual for the challenges of life.

Job Responsibilities :

• Develop and deploy appropriate Strategies, Action Plans - Short Term and Long Term to take forward the School and build to a truly world class CBSE School.
• Help the Principal in preparing and executing the Institutional Plan / Perspective Plan / Forecasting Plan/Annual Budget for the school and its overall development to enhance the performance of the school.
• Planning of academic calendar, administrative calendar etc. in consultation with Principal and In-charges.
• Ensure processes are implemented for envisaged results in respect of Human Learning, Inculcation of Values and character building, Career, Psychological counseling and taking care of children with special needs.
• Coordinate the total education programme of the concerned department both curricular and co-curricular.
• Assisting with new admissions (planning, administering level placement tests, evaluation, and assessment along with Principal).
• Provide support to Principal in implementation of scholastic and co-scholastic activities.
• Assist the Principal in conducting orientation for new students and in arranging in-service workshops.
• Assist the Principal in quarterly/half yearly/yearly teachers’ evaluations and providing guidance to staff and students, and encouraging a positive climate in the school.
• Monitor and review staff performance, providing guidance, support and conduct in-service training programs as appropriate in order to update and sustain their continuous improvement and well-being.
• Help the new teachers in the department to acclimatize themselves in understanding the ethos of the school and the way of functioning in the department.
• Plan, discuss and assist the principal with distribution of work load amongst the staff.
• Supervision of school discipline amongst the staff and students, ensuring punctuality.
• Supervise and monitor the functioning of School’s House system in reference to the allocation of new students based on their creativity, boys/girls ratio, activities allotted and their performance.
• Organise demonstration lesson within the departments.
• Planning, Supervising and Guiding Inter/Intra-school activities, as well as important events like: Investiture ceremony, Sports Day, Parents Orientation, Appreciation Day, Annual Day etc. along with Activity In-charge.
• Assisting the principal in coordination with C.B.S.E. Board and various competitive examination.
• Planning, Delegating and Monitoring different areas of responsibility of teachers.
• Handle routine issues concerning Students, Parents and Staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) and timely meeting them as and when required.
• Maintain an effective, positive working relationship with staff.
• Supervising the Home examination work i.e. setting and Printing of question papers, invigilation schedule and exam duties, seating arrangement and supervision of conduct of tests & examination.
• Coordinating the stock verification work as directed by the principal i.e. checking the stock registers, verifying the actual data (physical verification) and helping the various departments in the maintenance of stock.
• Prepare and submit all reports to the Principal / concerned authorities / management in a timely manner.
• Assist the principal in need based recruitment and Induction of staff.
• Assist the Principal in preparing and submitting the annual appraisal of staff members.
• Must take teaching periods to reach out and connect with the students and keep him/herself professionally abreast with the latest pedagogy.
• Conduct /monitor value-based morning assembly.
• Monitoring the academic aspect i.e. completion of syllabus, actual classroom teaching, class observation, checking Teacher’s diaries and class attendance registers.
• Responsible for continuous assessment, benchmarking, innovation and implementation of appropriate processes to constantly improve.
• Supervise the correction of notebooks of students to ascertain the quality of work, amount of work, assignments, holiday homework and coordinating amongst Academic Coordinator, HOD’s and parallel teachers.
• Coordination of Pre and Post analysis of home examination conducted and results in reference to the holistic growth of students with the principal and working out remedial measures to improve performance both for average students and gifted students.
• Supervision and monitoring of the school programs on value education like Awakened citizen program, Awakening program by Rama Krishna Mission, Vivekananda study circle etc.
• Periodically meeting the academic coordinator, faculty heads (HOD’s) to plan strategies to meet the academic goals set for the year.
• Effectively manage People, Infrastructure and other resources.
• Resolve conflicts between students, teachers, parents or combinations of conflicts between various individuals.
• Taking Charge of the school in the absence of the principal/when principal is on leave.
• Meeting visitors, parents and others pertaining to specific matters related to the school as directed by/in the absence of, the principal.
• Assisting the principal in all work related to maintenance of school building.
• Assisting the Principal in CBSE affiliation and compliance of DIOS/DOE, local regulatory authorities, media and Crisis management.
• Promote the aims and values of the school and brand building by ensuring effective communications with all stakeholders, including School Management, staff, pupils, parents and the community served by the school like DM,DIOS/DOE/ CBSE/ Print & electronic media.
• To uphold the school's policy in respect of child protection and assist the Principal in maintaining all records pertaining to various committees as recommended by various regulatory bodies including POCSO.
• Establish procedures that help in maintaining an aesthetic climate, healthy, clean, and safe facilities in the school.
• Assisting the principal in the overall functioning and supervision of the school.
• Oversee the functioning of Student’s transport, canteen and other facilities.
• Any other assignment given by Principal / Concerned Authorities / Management from time to time.

Education Qualification:

· Excellent academic track record. Regular B.Ed., Graduation, Post-Graduation in any Teaching subject.

Experience:

· 3-5 years in the rank of Vice Principal/ Sr. Coordinator in Schools of repute with student strength in the range of 2500 students and above. Preferred age group 40-50 years. Experience of managing Global level Schools preferred.

Skill Set :

• Leadership Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• People Management
• Conflict Management
• Excellent Communication Skills(Both Written and Verbal)
• Commitment to Human Values
• Team player skills
• IT skills

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