Principal

Holy Cross English School· Est. 1992 · CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram
₹9.2L – ₹14.8LCBSEcontractOn-site6–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 14 Oct
● posted 23 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1992.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thiruvananthapuram.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.2L – ₹14.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thiruvananthapuram

₹9.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.2L – ₹14.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹14.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Holy Cross English School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is hiring a Principal. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Holy Cross English School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.2 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Holy Cross English School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Holy Cross English School
CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram · Est. 1992
1992
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
NIRMALA JOHN
PRINCIPAL
931048
AFFILIATION
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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