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Principal

₹10.0L – ₹11L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Kozhikode, Keralafull-timePosted 42d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Dawn Public School
City
Kozhikode
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.0L – ₹11L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kozhikode — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.0L
per year
Typical
₹10.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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28 days left

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  • 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

An opening for a Principal in Kozhikode, Kerala at Dawn Public School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Dawn Public School: a secondary institution in Kozhikode, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹11.0 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Dawn Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Dawn Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

What qualifications are required for a Principal?

Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Who fits

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About the school

Dawn Public School

Key facts about Dawn Public School

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
MUHAMMAD BASHEER K
Affiliation #
931213
Address
THALAKKULATHUR ,EDAKKARA .P.O,VIA CHELANUR,KOZHIKODE, KERALA, Thalakkulathur, Kozhikode, Kerala, 673616

Dawn Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Kozhikode, Kerala.

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