Principal

Mahalashmi School requires a Principal in Karaikal, Puducherry for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Mahalashmi School, established 2008, is a senior secondary school in Karaikal, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.1 LPA – ₹21.8 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Mahalashmi School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.