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Principal

at AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology · Kallakurichi · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11L – ₹26L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 5 Aug
Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadufull-timePosted 38d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology
City
Kallakurichi
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Kallakurichi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.7L
per year
Typical
₹18.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology invites applications for a Principal in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology: a senior secondary institution in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.7 LPA – ₹26.5 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology

Key facts about AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology

Key facts
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
NH 68, NH 68, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, 606213

AKT Memorial College of Engineering&Technology is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, located in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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