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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam
- City
- Yanam
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹12.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 61+ years.
Job description
Overview
Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam in Yanam, Puducherry is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam in Yanam, Puducherry operates as a secondary school, established 1965, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹8.3 LPA – ₹12.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Yanam run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Where exactly is Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam located?
The school is in Yanam, Puducherry. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Key facts about Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam
- Founded
- 1965
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- P.R. RAMAGOPAL
- Affiliation #
- 2920052
Kamala Nehru Government Girls High School, Yanam is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1965, located in Yanam, Puducherry.
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