Principal

Nirmala Public School· Est. 1998 · CBSE · Ernakulam
₹9.9L – ₹19.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 19 Sep
● posted 26 May

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

·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

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 Ernakulam.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.9L – ₹19.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Ernakulam

₹9.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.9L – ₹19.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Nirmala Public School is looking for a Principal in Ernakulam, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About the institution: Nirmala Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.9 LPA – ₹19.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Nirmala Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Nirmala Public School
CBSE · Ernakulam · Est. 1998
1998
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Fr. Paulson C James
PRINCIPAL
930332
AFFILIATION
Ernakulam, Kerala
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