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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra
- City
- Kozhikode
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra has opened applications for a Principal in Kozhikode, Kerala. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra in Kozhikode, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2007, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.2 LPA – ₹16.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
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.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Kozhikode.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra
Key facts about Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SREEKALA R
- Affiliation #
- 931068
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Kozhikode, Kerala.
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