Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Crescent Matricultion Higher Secondary School
- City
- Nagapattinam
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Crescent Matricultion Higher Secondary School has opened applications for a Principal in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Crescent Matricultion Higher Secondary School, established 1968, is a senior secondary school in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.3 LPA – ₹13.9 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. Submit your application on this page and Crescent Matricultion Higher Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Crescent Matricultion Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Crescent Matricultion Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Vision Crescent School strives to encourage and enable every student to develop his/her full potential by providing a high quality stimulating learning experience and an environment encompassing a wide range of relevant activities. Its uniqueness lies in its characteristic blending of academic excellence with a religious atmosphere which moulds the conduct and character of the student community Mission The school sincerely believes that all-round development of the personality of every child thus developed will enable him/her to serve the humanity in general and the community, society and the nation, in particular.
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