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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram
- City
- Thanjavur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.7 LPA – ₹25.0 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Where exactly is Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram located?
The school is in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Thanjavur.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram
Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SRIDEVI S
- Affiliation #
- 1930770
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Ammachathiram is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.
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