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Principal

₹7.4L – ₹18L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 19 Jul 16 days left
Palakkad, Keralafull-timePosted 40d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
24 May 2026
Closing date
19 Jul 2026

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Principal salary in Palakkad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.4L
per year
Typical
₹12.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
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Overview

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode in Palakkad, Kerala is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode in Palakkad, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1986, — 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹18.0 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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About the school

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
HARILAL S
Affiliation #
900016
Address
KANJIKODE, DISTT PALAKKAD, KERALA, Kanjikode, Palakkad, Kerala, 678623

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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