Principal

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur· Est. 1990 · CBSE · Kannur
₹10.1L – ₹11.8LCBSEcontractOn-site6–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 26 Oct
● posted 10 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1990.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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 Kannur.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.1L – ₹11.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kannur

₹10.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.1L – ₹11.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur invites applications for a Principal in Kannur, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur in Kannur, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.1 LPA – ₹11.8 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur
CBSE · Kannur · Est. 1990
1990
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PRAKASH T K
PRINCIPAL
930268
AFFILIATION
Kannur, Kerala
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