Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Mithra Central School
- City
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 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.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Principal at Mithra Central School in Kollam, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: Mithra Central School in Kollam, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹12.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Mithra Central School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Mithra Central School
Key facts about Mithra Central School
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JYOTHILEKSHMI AMMA P
- Affiliation #
- 930779
Mithra Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Kollam, Kerala.
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