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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- GPS International School
- City
- Ernakulam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.1L – ₹20.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Principal salary in Ernakulam — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Cambridge/IGCSE schools usually pay 15-30% above the CBSE median.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Principal at GPS International School in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: GPS International School in Ernakulam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.1 LPA – ₹20.4 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. Submit your application on this page and GPS International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Can I negotiate the salary at GPS International School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (Cambridge / IGCSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Ernakulam), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
GPS International School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about GPS International School
- Board
- Cambridge
- Type
- Senior Secondary
Global Education Trust comprises individuals committed to giving back to society by providing avenues to create lifelong learners. The Trust, through its educational institutions, aims to reach out to the youth and guide them to become truly global citizens of the world. The Global Education Trust owns and promotes Global Public School, Stepping Stones Kindergarten, GPS International and GPS Brookes Kochi. It is a registered charitable trust with a registered office at Kochi. Every member of the board is committed to its social cause with a single goal in mind: A better world through better education.
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