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Principal

₹11L – ₹17L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 27 Aug
Cuddalore, TamilnaducontractPosted 3d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Oxford English School
City
Cuddalore
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Aug 2026

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Overview

Oxford English School is hiring a Principal in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Oxford English School in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.3 LPA – ₹17.2 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Oxford English School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Is there a probation period?

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How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

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About the school

Oxford English School

Key facts about Oxford English School

Key facts
Founded
2012
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
T SANKARALINGAM
Affiliation #
1930500
Address
MUTLUR BYPASS ROAD, THILLAINAYAGAPURAM, NEAR VANDIGATE, CHIDAMBARAM,CUDDALORE DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, INDIA PINCODE: 608001, Mutlur Bypass Road, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, 608001

Oxford English School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu.

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