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Principal

at Holy Family English Medium School · Thiruvananthapuram · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.7L – ₹25.1L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Thiruvananthapuram, Keralafull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Holy Family English Medium School
City
Thiruvananthapuram
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹25.1L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Thiruvananthapuram

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Thiruvananthapuram — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹17.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Holy Family English Medium School requires a Principal in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Holy Family English Medium School, established 2002, is a secondary school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹25.1 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Holy Family English Medium School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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 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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Holy Family English Medium School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

What is the average Principal salary in Thiruvananthapuram?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Thiruvananthapuram. 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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

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 Thiruvananthapuram.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

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Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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Holy Family English Medium School

Key facts about Holy Family English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
JESSY P.K
Affiliation #
930889
Address
PACHALLOOR, TRIVANDRUM-27, Pachalloor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695027

Holy Family English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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