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Principal

₹10L – ₹23L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 28 Jul 25 days left
Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 22d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Fairlands A Foundation School
City
Thoothukkudi
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹23L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Thoothukkudi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.2L
per year
Typical
₹16.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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.
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Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at Fairlands A Foundation School in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Fairlands A Foundation School, established 2009, is a senior secondary campus in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹10.2 LPA – ₹22.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Fairlands A Foundation School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Fairlands A Foundation School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

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.

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About the school

Fairlands A Foundation School

Key facts about Fairlands A Foundation School

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
S CHITRADEVI
Affiliation #
1930576
Address
OOTHUKAADU ROAD C.PUDUPATTI, Oothukaadu Road C.pudupatti, Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu, 625556

Fairlands A Foundation School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu.

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