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Principal

₹11L – ₹19L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Thrissur, Keralafull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Good Shepherdcmi School
City
Thrissur
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹19L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Thrissur

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Thrissur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.9L
per year
Typical
₹15.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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

Join Good Shepherdcmi School in Thrissur, Kerala as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Good Shepherdcmi School: a secondary institution in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.9 LPA – ₹19.3 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Good Shepherdcmi School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

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.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Good Shepherdcmi School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What is the average Principal salary in Thrissur?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Thrissur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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About the school

Good Shepherdcmi School

Key facts about Good Shepherdcmi School

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
LIJO PAUL CMI
Affiliation #
931307
Address
GOOD SHEPHERD CMI SCHOOL,WADAKKANCHERY ROAD, KUNNAMKULAM, Good Shepherd Cmi School, Thrissur, Kerala, 680503

Good Shepherdcmi School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Thrissur, Kerala.

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