Principal

Devi Academy· Est. 1989 · CBSE · Thiruvallur
₹11.6L – ₹20.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 20 Aug
● posted 23 Jun

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

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

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 Thiruvallur.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.6L – ₹20.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thiruvallur

₹11.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.6L – ₹20.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Devi Academy in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Devi Academy in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1989,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.6 LPA – ₹20.7 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Devi Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Devi Academy
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Thiruvallur · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DEEPA SHRIRAM
PRINCIPAL
1930130
AFFILIATION
Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu
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