Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Chinmaya Vidyalaya· Est. 1989 · CBSE · Chennai
₹9.2L – ₹16.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site10–14 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 18 Jun

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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.2L – ₹16.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Chennai

₹9.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.2L – ₹16.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Chinmaya Vidyalaya (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Anna Nagar, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 1989 · 25:1 students per teacher
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Mrs. V.GOWRILAKSHMI
PRINCIPAL
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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