Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Thrissur

Est. 1979 · senior secondary · English medium · Chinmaya Gardens Kolazhy P.o.
₹9.4L – ₹11.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 1 Dec
● posted 27 Jun

Job description

Overview

Chinmaya Vidyalaya is looking for a Principal in Thrissur, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About the institution: Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Thrissur, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1979, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.4 LPA – ₹11.9 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Chinmaya Vidyalaya academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thrissur.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
CBSE · Thrissur · Est. 1979
1979
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
BINI M
PRINCIPAL
930031
AFFILIATION
Thrissur, Kerala
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