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Principal

₹9.1L – ₹21L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Palakkad, Keralafull-timePosted 6d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Darusalam English Medium School
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.1L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
26 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Palakkad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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

Join Darusalam English Medium School in Palakkad, Kerala as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Darusalam English Medium School in Palakkad, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.1 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Darusalam English Medium School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

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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.

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.

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.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

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About the school

Darusalam English Medium School

Key facts about Darusalam English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
RAJALAKSHMI C
Affiliation #
930603
Address
PULLAMKOELL KARAKURUSSI PO PALAKKAD DISTT KERALA, Pullamkoell Karakurussi Distt, Palakkad, Kerala, 678595

Darusalam English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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