Principal

Placid Vidya Vihar· Est. 1988 · CBSE · Kottayam
₹8.4L – ₹13.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 5 Sep
● posted 28 May

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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kottayam.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.4L – ₹13.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kottayam

₹8.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.4L – ₹13.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Placid Vidya Vihar in Kottayam, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. School profile: Placid Vidya Vihar in Kottayam, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1988, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.4 LPA – ₹13.0 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Placid Vidya Vihar hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Placid Vidya Vihar
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Kottayam · Est. 1988
1988
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
GEORGE SCARIA ETHIRETT CMI
PRINCIPAL
930183
AFFILIATION
Kottayam, Kerala
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