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Principal

₹7.0L – ₹19L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 7 Sept
Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ootyfull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School
City
Ooty
State
tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.0L – ₹19L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Sept 2026

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

Entry / low
₹7.0L
per year
Typical
₹12.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.5L
per year

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

Christus Rex Higher Secondary School requires a Principal in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Christus Rex Higher Secondary School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty — a senior secondary setup, established 1975, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.0 LPA – ₹18.5 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Christus Rex Higher Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Where exactly is Christus Rex Higher Secondary School located?

The school is in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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About the school

Christus Rex Higher Secondary School

Key facts about Christus Rex Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1975
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Woodcock Rd, Kandal, Woodcock Rd, Kandal, Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty, 643001

Christus Rex Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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