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Principal

₹8.9L – ₹16L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 24 Aug
Kanchipuram, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 10d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Hayagriva Vidhyashram School
City
Kanchipuram
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kanchipuram — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.9L
per year
Typical
₹12.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.7L
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

Hayagriva Vidhyashram School in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Hayagriva Vidhyashram School, established 2002, is a senior secondary school in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.9 LPA – ₹15.7 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Hayagriva Vidhyashram School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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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.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Kanchipuram.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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About the school

Hayagriva Vidhyashram School

Key facts about Hayagriva Vidhyashram School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
G VIJAYALAKSHMI
Affiliation #
1930366
Address
#3, CAR STREET SRIPERUMPUDUR, KANCHIPURAM, TAMIL NADU, #3, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, 602105

Hayagriva Vidhyashram School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.

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