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Principal

₹9.5L – ₹24L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 24 Jul 21 days left
Kottayam, Keralafull-timePosted 38d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar
City
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.5L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kottayam

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kottayam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.5L
per year
Typical
₹16.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.6L
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

Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar is looking for a Principal in Kottayam, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. School profile: Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar in Kottayam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.5 LPA – ₹23.6 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. Submit your application here so Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What is the average Principal salary in Kottayam?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Kottayam varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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About the school

Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar

Key facts about Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar

Key facts
Founded
2000
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Saranya G Nair
Affiliation #
930457
Address
PERUNNA WEST PANACHIKKAVV PO CHANGANACHERRY KOTTAYAM KERALA, Perunna West Panachikkavv, Kottayam, Kerala, 686102

Dr Z H M Bhartiya Vidya Vihar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Kottayam, Kerala.

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