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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
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- Established school — running for 52+ years.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Principal to join PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R in Chennai, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R, established 1974, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 (₹8.1 LPA – ₹23.2 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
What is the average Principal salary in Chennai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Chennai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R
- Founded
- 1974
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RISHIKESH MEENA
- Affiliation #
- 1900006
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, C L R is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1974, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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