Vice Principal / Deputy Head Jobs in Coimbatore International School

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Vice Principal / Deputy Head positions in Coimbatore's private International School sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed International School Education employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in providing overall academic and operational leadership for the school
• Oversee day-to-day school operations including timetabling, discipline, staff attendance, and parent communications
• Lead academic quality reviews, data analysis sessions, and whole-school improvement planning
• Manage pastoral care frameworks and student wellbeing programmes across all year groups
• Act as the Head of School in their absence and represent the school at external events and meetings
• Lead recruitment, induction, and performance management processes for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Drive implementation of school improvement plans and report progress to governance and leadership bodies

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• M.Ed. or equivalent postgraduate qualification in education leadership
• Minimum ten years of teaching experience with at least five years in school middle or senior leadership
• Demonstrated track record of leading whole-school improvement initiatives in an international curriculum environment
• Strong knowledge of IB or Cambridge programme requirements and international school accreditation standards
• Exceptional people management skills for leading diverse, multinational teaching teams
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate educational vision into operational practice
• Excellent communication with parents, staff, and school governance bodies across cultural contexts
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

IB Educator Network (IBEN) certification or IB Category 1-3 workshop completion for IB schools; Cambridge International Teacher certification for IGCSE or A Level schools; B.Ed. with international curriculum experience; IELTS Band 7+ for English-medium roles; Cambridge CELTA or DELTA for English language faculty; CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) school coordinator training; CPD (Continuous Professional Development) portfolio for international teaching roles