Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Mahindra World School
- City
- Chengalpattu
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 2026
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 18+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Principal at Mahindra World School in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Mahindra World School, established 2008, is a senior secondary campus in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.8 LPA – ₹18.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Mahindra World School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mahindra World School
Key facts about Mahindra World School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- B Meadows
- Affiliation #
- 1930221
Mahindra World School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu.
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