Principal

Jnanodayam Public School· Est. 1997 · CBSE · Ernakulam
₹10.9L – ₹16.8LCBSEpart-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 17 Sep
● posted 28 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1997.

What you'll handle

·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ernakulam.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.9L – ₹16.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ernakulam

₹10.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.9L – ₹16.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Principal at Jnanodayam Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. About Jnanodayam Public School: a secondary institution in Ernakulam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.9 LPA – ₹16.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Jnanodayam Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Jnanodayam Public School
CBSE · Secondary Level · Ernakulam · Est. 1997
1997
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ARUNDATHI P R
PRINCIPAL
930584
AFFILIATION
Ernakulam, Kerala
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