Principal

Birla Open Minds International School· Est. 2023 · CBSE · Chennai
₹7.9L – ₹18.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 31 Oct
● posted 29 May

Why apply

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 handle

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.9L – ₹18.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chennai

₹7.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.9L – ₹18.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Birla Open Minds International School as a Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Birla Open Minds International School in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2023, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.9 LPA – ₹18.0 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Birla Open Minds International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Birla Open Minds International School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2023
2023
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
HARJINDER KAUR
PRINCIPAL
1931638
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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