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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post
- City
- Alappuzha
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post is hiring a Principal in Alappuzha, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post, established 1976, is a senior secondary school in Alappuzha, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.8 LPA – ₹13.4 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What is the average Principal salary in Alappuzha?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Alappuzha varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post
Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr. REKHA R S
- Affiliation #
- 930086
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Alappuzha, Kerala.
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