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Principal

₹12L – ₹18L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 9 Jul 6 days left
Vellore, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 43d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Kings & Queens Residential School
City
Vellore
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
21 May 2026
Closing date
9 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Vellore

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Vellore — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹15.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Kings & Queens Residential School is recruiting a Principal in Vellore, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Kings & Queens Residential School in Vellore, Tamilnadu is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.4 LPA – ₹17.8 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Kings & Queens Residential School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

What is the average Principal salary in Vellore?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Vellore. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Kings & Queens Residential School

Key facts about Kings & Queens Residential School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
MERCY M
Affiliation #
1930197
Address
THANDALAM, KUMPINIPET POST, ARAKKONAM, VELLORE DIST., TAMIL NADU, Thandalam, Vellore, Tamilnadu, 631003

Kings & Queens Residential School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Vellore, Tamilnadu.

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