Principal

Nirmal Jyothi Central School· Est. 2004 · CBSE · Thrissur
₹11.6L – ₹25.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 12 Sep
● posted 29 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thrissur.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.6L – ₹25.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thrissur

₹11.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.6L – ₹25.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹25.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Nirmal Jyothi Central School is hiring a Principal in Thrissur, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About the institution: Nirmal Jyothi Central School in Thrissur, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.6 LPA – ₹25.9 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Nirmal Jyothi Central School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Nirmal Jyothi Central School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Thrissur · Est. 2004
2004
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MERCY JOSEPH S H
PRINCIPAL
930718
AFFILIATION
Thrissur, Kerala
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