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Principal

₹9.6L – ₹23L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 8 Jul 5 days left
Thrissur, Keralafull-timePosted 45d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Al-irshad English School
City
Thrissur
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹23L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
19 May 2026
Closing date
8 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Thrissur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹16.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • 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

Join Al-irshad English School in Thrissur, Kerala as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Al-irshad English School, established 1994, is a senior secondary school in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.6 LPA – ₹22.7 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Al-irshad English School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Where exactly is Al-irshad English School located?

The school is in Thrissur, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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About the school

Al-irshad English School

Key facts about Al-irshad English School

Key facts
Founded
1994
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
NEJUMA P A
Affiliation #
930440
Address
PO KILLIMANGALAM THRISSUR KERALA, Killimangalam, Thrissur, Kerala, 680591

Al-irshad English School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Thrissur, Kerala.

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