Principal — Orchids The International School

Orchids The International School· Est. 2002 · CBSE · Chennai
₹9.6L – ₹15.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site10–13 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 13 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

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

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

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

₹9.6L – ₹15.9L / yrMedical RoomDay careTransportationAlumni AssociationWifiSmart ClassesAC ClassesRamps

Pay benchmark — Principal — Orchids The International School in Chennai

₹9.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.6L – ₹15.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Now hiring: Principal — Orchids The International School — Orchids The International School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Principal — Orchids The International School

Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.

Working in a CBSE school

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

Working conditions

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

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

Orchids The International School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 2002
2002
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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