Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Mar Thoma Central School, Ayur
- City
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
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Principal
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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
A vacancy has opened for a Principal at Mar Thoma Central School, Ayur in Kollam, Kerala. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Mar Thoma Central School, Ayur, established 2010, is a secondary school in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.6 LPA – ₹14.2 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Mar Thoma Central School, Ayur instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
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Do I have to work weekends?
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.
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.
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 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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mar Thoma Central School, Ayur
Key facts about Mar Thoma Central School, Ayur
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RACHEL MATHEW
- Affiliation #
- 931322
Mar Thoma Central School, Ayur is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Kollam, Kerala.
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