Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Paparao School
- City
- Prakasam
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
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Principal
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 40+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Principal at Paparao School in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Paparao School, established 1986, runs as a secondary campus in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.3 LPA – ₹20.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Paparao School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Paparao School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Paparao School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Where exactly is Paparao School located?
The school is in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Paparao School
Key facts about Paparao School
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The schools "Paparao High School" and "Paparao Primary School" are operated under the aieges of Paparao Educational Academy serving the deprived of education for past three decades. The society operated High School, Primary School & Pre Primary Schools in a vast, serene integrated campus.
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