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Principal

at Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam · Puducherry · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12.6L – ₹15.3L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 18 Aug
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 28d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12.6L – ₹15.3L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Puducherry — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.6L
per year
Typical
₹13.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.3L
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.
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Job description

Overview

Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam is hiring a Principal in Puducherry, Puducherry. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam in Puducherry, Puducherry: a secondary institution, established 1973, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.6 LPA – ₹15.3 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this Principal listing is usually welcome.

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

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.

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.

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

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Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam

Key facts about Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam

Key facts
Founded
1973
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
I ARIGOVINDAN
Affiliation #
2920170
Address
KATTERIKUPPAM, PUDUCHERRY, Katterikuppam, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605502

Indira Gandhi Government High School, Katterikuppam is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1973, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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