Principal — Orchids The International School

₹13.8L – ₹22.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site16–21 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 4 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

·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·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.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹13.8L – ₹22.5L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesWashroomsRampsDebatePicnics and excursion

Pay benchmark — Principal — Orchids The International School in Chennai

₹13.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹13.8L – ₹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

Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Principal.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: At Orchids Korattur, we offer the CBSE curriculum and focus on using student-friendly and engaging methods of teaching. The school provides learners from Nursery - Grade V, with learning opportunities through hands-on, experiential learning that support children to connect academic lessons to experiences outside the school context. As a top CBSE school in Korattur Road, we have gone beyond academics, we deliver a broad and balanced series of lessons including STEM, art, music, sports and values activities. All children will be offered the opportunity to grow in a safe environment, intellectually, as well as, emotionally and socially.

Orchids The International School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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