Principal

Mar Athanasius International School· Est. 2008 · ICSE · Ernakulam
₹7.3L – ₹22.5LICSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 21 Oct
● posted 25 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ernakulam.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.3L – ₹22.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ernakulam

₹7.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.3L – ₹22.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

An opening for a Principal in Ernakulam, Kerala at Mar Athanasius International School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Mar Athanasius International School, established 2008, runs as a senior secondary campus in Ernakulam, Kerala — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.3 LPA – ₹22.5 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Mar Athanasius International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Mar Athanasius International School
ICSE · Ernakulam · Est. 2008 · 12:1 students per teacher
2008
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
12:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Ernakulam, Kerala
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