Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹9.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
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Principal
at Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School in Puducherry, Puducherry. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School in Puducherry, Puducherry operates as a senior secondary school, established 1897, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹9.1 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1897
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHANMUGAM. R
- Affiliation #
- 2920143
Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Govt.boys Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1897, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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