Principal

Jawahar Public School· Est. 1976 · CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram
₹12.4L – ₹16.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 3 Sep
● posted 16 May

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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

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

₹12.4L – ₹16.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thiruvananthapuram

₹12.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.4L – ₹16.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Jawahar Public School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Jawahar Public School, established 1976, is a senior secondary campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹16.6 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Jawahar Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Jawahar Public School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Thiruvananthapuram · Est. 1976
1976
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JOSHY MATHEW
PRINCIPAL
930167
AFFILIATION
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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