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Principal

₹8.5L – ₹8.7L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 6d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 4/13
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.5L – ₹8.7L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026

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

Entry / low
₹8.5L
per year
Typical
₹8.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹8.7L
per year

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 4/13 in Chennai, Tamilnadu is accepting applications for a Principal. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 4/13 in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.5 LPA – ₹8.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 4/13 can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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About the school

Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 4/13

Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 4/13

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SUBRAMANIAM P
Affiliation #
1930988
Address
4/13,R.T.MUDALI STREET CHOOLAI, CHENNAI-600112, 4/13, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600112

Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 4/13 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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