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Principal

₹7.7L – ₹20L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 10 Jul 7 days left
Thiruvananthapuram, Keralafull-timePosted 39d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Chinthalaya Vidyalayam
City
Thiruvananthapuram
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
25 May 2026
Closing date
10 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Thiruvananthapuram

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Thiruvananthapuram — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.7L
per year
Typical
₹13.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Chinthalaya Vidyalayam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Chinthalaya Vidyalayam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: a senior secondary institution, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.7 LPA – ₹19.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Chinthalaya Vidyalayam. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

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.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Chinthalaya Vidyalayam

Key facts about Chinthalaya Vidyalayam

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Pinky V R
Affiliation #
930721
Address
DEVANCODE MYLAKKARA PO THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTT KERALA, Devancode Mylakkara Distt, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695572

Chinthalaya Vidyalayam is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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