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Principal

₹10L – ₹18L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 15 Jul 12 days left
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 37d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
15 Jul 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Puducherry — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.2L
per year
Typical
₹14.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

Join Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Puducherry, Puducherry as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Puducherry, Puducherry — a senior secondary setup, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹18.2 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Maharishi Vidya Mandir. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

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.

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.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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.

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 this a contract or permanent role?

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About the school

Maharishi Vidya Mandir

Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir

Key facts
Founded
2020
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
JAYAGANAPATHY E
Affiliation #
2930084
Address
368, II FLOOR, ANNA SALAI, MULLODAI, 368, Puducherry, Puducherry, 607402

Maharishi Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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