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Carmel English Medium School · Est. 1995 · Secondary Level
Estimated from similar roles: ₹59,500–1,03,000 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–7 yrsCBSE
Closes 21 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPosted
Apply nowPrincipal Vacancy in Alappuzha — Latest Openings
As of 13 Oct 2026, 63 Principal vacancies are open in Alappuzha across at least 20 schools. Pay range: ₹60,500–₹2,21,000/month (median ₹1,17,000, from 20 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100% of the 20 listings shown. By school type: 17 senior secondary level and 3 secondary level. Top hiring: Al Huda English School, Angels Arc English Medium School and Believers Church English Medium School.
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All dated listings here were posted in Jun 2026. They ask for 6+ years (median). By contract: 17 full-time and 2 contract. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹25.3L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
Principal interview — Alappuzha
Principal interview in Alappuzha? Real questions from CBSE / ICSE / IB panels, a demo lesson planner, and salary talking points.
19 questions · demo lesson planner · 13 min read
63 jobs for Principal in Alappuzha
Job results
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Holy Trinity Vidya Bhavan · Est. 1989 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,00,500–1,13,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala7–12 yrsCBSECloses 18 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
S N Trust Central School · Est. 2000 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹98,500–1,40,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala6–8 yrsCBSECloses 23 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Sree Narayana Center School,karuvatta · Est. 2003 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹68,500–1,92,000 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala7–9 yrsCBSECloses 20 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Madhava Education Centre Central School · Est. 1984 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹70,500–1,88,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala7–9 yrsCBSECloses 23 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Little Flower Public School · Est. 2002 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹66,000–1,79,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala7–12 yrsCBSECloses 8 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Panickaveettil Sir Sebastian Public School · Est. 1985 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹89,000–1,66,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–10 yrsCBSECloses 21 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Pratheeksha Bhavan English Medium School, · Est. 2005 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹81,000–2,06,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala6–8 yrsCBSECloses 16 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Cherupushpa Bethany School · Est. 1979 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹80,500–1,97,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala6–8 yrsCBSECloses 8 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kalarcode Sanathanapuram Post · Est. 1976 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹99,000–1,11,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala6–9 yrsCBSECloses 2 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Bethany Central School Nangiarkulangara · Est. 2006 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,00,000–1,21,000 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–10 yrsCBSECloses 23 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Mathews Mar Athanasius Residential Central School · Est. 2006 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,00,000–1,11,000 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–7 yrsCBSECloses 6 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Leo Xiii English Medium School · Est. 2009 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹73,500–81,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–8 yrsCBSECloses 17 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Al-ejaba Central School · Est. 2006 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,07,500–2,20,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–9 yrsCBSECloses 29 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
St. Thomas Central School · Est. 1976 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,00,500–2,39,000 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–8 yrsCBSECloses 20 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
St George Public School · Est. 1996 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹93,000–1,84,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–10 yrsCBSECloses 24 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Al-ameen Central School · Est. 1994 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹64,500–1,96,000 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala7–11 yrsCBSECloses 30 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Janasakthi Public School · Est. 1994 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,05,000–1,60,000 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala7–12 yrsCBSECloses 24 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Tagore Central School, · Est. 2007 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,07,500–2,24,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala5–9 yrsCBSECloses 21 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPrincipal
Maria Montessori Central School · Est. 1992 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,03,000–1,67,500 /monthAlappuzha, Kerala7–11 yrsCBSECloses 20 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
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Top schools currently hiring — Principal · Alappuzha
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Al Huda English School
1 open role
- Angels Arc English Medium School
1 open role
- Believers Church English Medium School
1 open role
- Crescent Public School
1 open role
- Fr Thomas Porukara Central School
1 open role
- Gayathri Central School
1 open role
- Holy Mary Central School
1 open role
- Nadvathul Islam English School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Principal · Alappuzha
Monthly pay ranges derived from 20 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹70k–₹95k per month
- ₹8.4L– ₹11.4L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹97k–₹1.3L per month
- ₹11.6L– ₹15.7L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹1.2L–₹1.6L per month
- ₹14.2L– ₹19.2L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹1.6L–₹2.2L per month
- ₹19.4L– ₹26.2L per year (approx.)
When schools in Alappuzha hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a Principal in Alappuzha
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the Principal qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in Alappuzha that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every Principal shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.