Principal — Kalaimagal Vidyalaya High School, Chennai
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Overview
Kalaimagal Vidyalaya High School is hiring a Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Kalaimagal Vidyalaya High School in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.7 LPA – ₹18.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Kalaimagal Vidyalaya High School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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What you'll handle
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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