Principal — Darwin Public School

Darwin Public School· Est. 2015 · ICSE · Chennai
₹10.1L – ₹15.1LICSEfull-timeOn-site11–13 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 30 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE 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.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.1L – ₹15.1L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesAC ClassesWashroomsRamps

Pay benchmark — Principal — Darwin Public School in Chennai

₹10.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.1L – ₹15.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Darwin Public School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school:

We are proud to have a team of highly experienced and compassionate educators who are deeply committed to your child’s growth. Each of our teachers holds top credentials, including Montessori and ICSE certifications like AMI and CMTC, ensuring they bring both expertise and a passion for learning into the classroom.

To guarantee individualized attention, we maintain a 2-teacher model in every classroom. This allows us to create a rich, nurturing environment where every child is supported, challenged, and inspired. We carefully select teachers who are not only intelligent and knowledgeable but also energetic, patient, and driven by a genuine love for teaching.

Finding such dedicated individuals isn’t easy, but we believe it’s our responsibility to go above and beyond during the hiring process. Our goal is to ensure that the very best educators guide your child through their formative years, laying a strong foundation for their future success.

Darwin Public School
ICSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 2015 · 30:1 students per teacher
2015
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Nursery - 10 Class
GRADES
["English", "Tamil"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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