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Principal

at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy · Thrissur · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.5L – ₹22.2L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Thrissur, KeralacontractPosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy
City
Thrissur
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.5L – ₹22.2L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Thrissur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.5L
per year
Typical
₹15.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 16+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy in Thrissur, Kerala is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy: a senior secondary institution in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.5 LPA – ₹22.2 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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.

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.

What is the average Principal salary in Thrissur?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Thrissur. 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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

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

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Thrissur.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

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PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SUJITH JANARDHANAN
Affiliation #
900034
Address
KERALA POLICE ACADEMY, RAMAVARMAPURAM, THRISSUR, KERALA, Kerala Police Academy, Thrissur, Kerala, 680631

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kerala Police Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Thrissur, Kerala.

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