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Principal

₹8.3L – ₹11L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Cuddalore, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 31d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Eternal Light Public School
City
Cuddalore
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.3L – ₹11L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Cuddalore

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Cuddalore — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.3L
per year
Typical
₹9.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.4L
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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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 do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Eternal Light Public School in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Eternal Light Public School: a secondary institution in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.3 LPA – ₹11.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Eternal Light Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

What is the average Principal salary in Cuddalore?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Cuddalore 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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Eternal Light Public School

Key facts about Eternal Light Public School

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
JESI JOHN
Affiliation #
1930524
Address
SURVEY NO. 244/1B, THIRUVEKA NAGAR, MUTHANAHALLI VILLAGE, DODDATHIMANAHALLI PANCHAYAT VIA RAYAKOTTAI, DENKANIKOTTAI TALUK, KRISHNAGIRI, Survey No. 244/1b, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, 635126

Eternal Light Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu.

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