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Principal

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₹12L – ₹16L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 3 Sept
Salem, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Cluny Vidya Nikethan
City
Salem
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026

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Principal salary in Salem — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹13.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.3L
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.
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Overview

Cluny Vidya Nikethan is looking for a Principal in Salem, Tamilnadu to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: Cluny Vidya Nikethan in Salem, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.5 LPA – ₹16.3 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Cluny Vidya Nikethan receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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Which curriculum does the school follow?

Cluny Vidya Nikethan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the average Principal salary in Salem?

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Cluny Vidya Nikethan

Key facts about Cluny Vidya Nikethan

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MARIE THERESE
Affiliation #
1930405
Address
ATTUR BYE-PASS ROAD, SALEM DISTT., TAMILNADU, Attur Bye-pass Road, Salem, Tamilnadu, 636015

Cluny Vidya Nikethan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Salem, Tamilnadu.

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