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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Chellammal Vidyalaya
- City
- Tiruchirappalli
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11.5L – ₹12.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Chellammal Vidyalaya in Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Chellammal Vidyalaya, established 2014, runs as a senior secondary campus in Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.5 LPA – ₹12.4 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Chellammal Vidyalaya. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Chellammal Vidyalaya?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What is the average Principal salary in Tiruchirappalli?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Tiruchirappalli. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Where exactly is Chellammal Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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 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 Tiruchirappalli.
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.
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Key facts about Chellammal Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Mangalam J
- Affiliation #
- 1930673
Chellammal Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu.
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