Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, G P R A Campus Tirumangalam Anna Nagar Chennai
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12.9L – ₹19.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Sept 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, G P R A Campus Tirumangalam Anna Nagar Chennai in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, G P R A Campus Tirumangalam Anna Nagar Chennai in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹19.3 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. Submit your application here so PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, G P R A Campus Tirumangalam Anna Nagar Chennai can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
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.
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.
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What is the salary for this Principal role?
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How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, G P R A Campus Tirumangalam Anna Nagar Chennai
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NIRMALENDU KAR
- Affiliation #
- 1900028
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, G P R A Campus Tirumangalam Anna Nagar Chennai is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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