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Principal

₹7.0L – ₹18L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 28 Jul 25 days left
Kollam, Keralafull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Cherupushpa Central School
City
Kollam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.0L – ₹18L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kollam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.0L
per year
Typical
₹12.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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25 days left

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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

Cherupushpa Central School requires a Principal in Kollam, Kerala for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Cherupushpa Central School: a secondary institution in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1971,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.0 LPA – ₹18.1 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 Cherupushpa Central School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Cherupushpa Central School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Cherupushpa Central School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Cherupushpa Central School

Key facts about Cherupushpa Central School

Key facts
Founded
1971
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Rev. Fr. Arun Aereth
Affiliation #
930872
Address
AYOOR P.O, PUNALUR,KOLLAM, Ayoor P.o, Kollam, Kerala, 691533

Cherupushpa Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1971, located in Kollam, Kerala.

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