Principal

Holy Cross Convent School· Est. 1995 · CBSE · Malappuram
₹8.9L – ₹20.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 9 Oct
● posted 24 Jun

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 handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Malappuram.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.9L – ₹20.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Malappuram

₹8.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.9L – ₹20.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Holy Cross Convent School is looking for a Principal in Malappuram, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Holy Cross Convent School, established 1995, is a senior secondary school in Malappuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.9 LPA – ₹20.6 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Holy Cross Convent School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Holy Cross Convent School
CBSE · Malappuram · Est. 1995
1995
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Sr. SMITHA E V
PRINCIPAL
931130
AFFILIATION
Malappuram, Kerala
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