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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road
- City
- Coimbatore
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹18.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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- 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.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Principal in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1966, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹8.8 LPA – ₹18.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
Does PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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, Sowrilpalayam Road"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road?
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road
- Founded
- 1966
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BHANUMATHY H D
- Affiliation #
- 1900009
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowrilpalayam Road is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1966, located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
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