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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Karmaveerar Kamarajar Government High School Kurumbagaram
- City
- Karaikal
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.2L – ₹23.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
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Job description
Overview
Karmaveerar Kamarajar Government High School Kurumbagaram in Karaikal, Puducherry is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About the institution: Karmaveerar Kamarajar Government High School Kurumbagaram in Karaikal, Puducherry — a secondary setup, established 1862, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.2 LPA – ₹23.3 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 Karmaveerar Kamarajar Government High School Kurumbagaram instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Key facts about Karmaveerar Kamarajar Government High School Kurumbagaram
- Founded
- 1862
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- S VIVEKANANDHAN
- Affiliation #
- 2920090
Karmaveerar Kamarajar Government High School Kurumbagaram is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1862, located in Karaikal, Puducherry.
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