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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- BenchMark International School
- City
- Malappuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 20+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join BenchMark International School in Malappuram, Kerala as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About BenchMark International School in Malappuram, Kerala: a senior secondary institution, established 2006, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.6 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at BenchMark International School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Can I negotiate the salary at BenchMark International School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What is the average Principal salary in Malappuram?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Malappuram varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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 will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Role details
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BenchMark International School
Key facts about BenchMark International School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
BenchMark International School runs on a philosophy of well-rounded schooling. We let our wonderful learners into a myriad-faced universe of experiences without allowing ourselves to run on a grade-centred curriculum. BenchMark International School, the region’s leading CBSE International School, is immersed in a world of actions and activities, fun and challenges, arts and attitudes, games and gamified learning, where future BenchMarkians are groomed to discover themselves and invent the way forth. This tranquil, waterfront campus has Kerala’s best school environment, which offers young with not just international exposure but also encourages human camaraderie too. As the top CBSE School in Kerala, BenchMark has raised bars and reworked parameters of schooling since 2006.
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