Principal

Crescent Public School· Est. 2002 · CBSE · Palakkad
₹11.0L – ₹15.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 22 Oct
● posted 21 May

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 handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Palakkad.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.0L – ₹15.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Palakkad

₹11.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.0L – ₹15.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Crescent Public School has opened applications for a Principal in Palakkad, Kerala. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Crescent Public School in Palakkad, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.0 LPA – ₹15.7 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Crescent Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Crescent Public School
CBSE · Palakkad · Est. 2002
2002
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
PRASEEDA K T
PRINCIPAL
931337
AFFILIATION
Palakkad, Kerala
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