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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- City
- Coimbatore
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Maharishi Vidya Mandir in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu is inviting applications for a Principal. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Maharishi Vidya Mandir, established 2014, runs as a senior secondary campus in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.6 LPA – ₹11.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Maharishi Vidya Mandir. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Coimbatore run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Maharishi Vidya Mandir follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Maharishi Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Erode (MVM) is a pioneer in the Field of Integrating Transcendental Meditation, Yogasana& Pranayama in the School curriculum. It is the Brain child of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s philosophy “ Knowledge is Structured in Consciousness”. MVM believes in the value-based Education which prepares children for the Real world.The journey of Leading young minds to Progressive Thinking began in 2014.Located amidst the green fields of Perundurai, on the outskirts of Erode, the School is in harmony with Nature, harbouring within the campus a variety of rich flora and fauna. Loving teachers amicably facilitate children and lead them towards Educational Excellence.
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