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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road is hiring a Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2003, — 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹12.5 LPA – ₹28.1 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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 do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot 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.
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 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.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road
Key facts about Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- S CATHERIN REBACCA VANITHA
- Affiliation #
- 1930212
Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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