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Principal

₹12L – ₹19L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Coimbatore, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 32d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
City
Coimbatore
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹19L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Coimbatore — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.8L
per year
Typical
₹15.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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

Join the faculty at Chinmaya Vidyalaya as a Principal in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.8 LPA – ₹19.2 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Chinmaya Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

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.

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 apply for this Principal vacancy?

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When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SUBHASHINI RAMAKRISHNAN
Affiliation #
1930459
Address
THONDAMUTHUR ROAD, VADAVALLI, COIMBATORE 641041, Thondamuthur Road, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 641041

Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.

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