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Principal

₹11L – ₹12L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 1 Aug 29 days left
Kozhikode, Keralafull-timePosted 26d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Crescent English School
City
Kozhikode
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹12L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
1 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kozhikode

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kozhikode — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹11.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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29 days left

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Why apply

  • 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

Crescent English School in Kozhikode, Kerala is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Crescent English School in Kozhikode, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2000,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.1 LPA – ₹11.6 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Crescent English School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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Role details

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About the school

Crescent English School

Key facts about Crescent English School

Key facts
Founded
2000
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
ABDUSSALAM V K
Affiliation #
931278
Address
KALARANTHIRI,P.O MANIPURAM, Kalaranthiri, Kozhikode, Kerala, 673584

Crescent English School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Kozhikode, Kerala.

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