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Principal

₹12L – ₹15L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Kollam, Keralafull-timePosted 16d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Mahatma Central School
City
Kollam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹15L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kollam

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kollam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.9L
per year
Typical
₹13.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Mahatma Central School as a Principal in Kollam, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Mahatma Central School in Kollam, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1996,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.9 LPA – ₹14.7 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Mahatma Central School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Where exactly is Mahatma Central School located?

The school is in Kollam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

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About the school

Mahatma Central School

Key facts about Mahatma Central School

Key facts
Founded
1996
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
LETHA SARAH CHERIYAN
Affiliation #
930226
Address
ERAVIPURAM POST, DISTT KOLLAM KERALA, Eravipuram Post, Kollam, Kerala, 691011

Mahatma Central School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1996, located in Kollam, Kerala.

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