Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Kuttikode English Medium Central School
- City
- Palakkad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Kuttikode English Medium Central School in Palakkad, Kerala is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: Kuttikode English Medium Central School in Palakkad, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.1 LPA – ₹16.1 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Kuttikode English Medium Central School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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What qualifications are required for a Principal?
Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Kuttikode English Medium Central School
Key facts about Kuttikode English Medium Central School
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- GIRISH RAMDAS MELETHIL
- Affiliation #
- 931117
Kuttikode English Medium Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Palakkad, Kerala.
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