Principal

Dharani International School· Est. 2012 · CBSE · Tirunelveli
₹9.4L – ₹22.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 31 Oct
● posted 11 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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·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 Tirunelveli.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.4L – ₹22.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Tirunelveli

₹9.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.4L – ₹22.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.7L / 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 Dharani International School in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Dharani International School, established 2012, is a senior secondary school in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.4 LPA – ₹22.7 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Dharani International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Dharani International School
CBSE · Tirunelveli · Est. 2012
2012
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DHIANESWARAN M
PRINCIPAL
1930480
AFFILIATION
Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu
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