Principal

Ponmalar Public School· Est. 2022 · CBSE · Dindigul
₹12.3L – ₹26.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 25 Oct
● posted 14 Jun

Why apply

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.

What you'll handle

·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dindigul.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.3L – ₹26.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Dindigul

₹12.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.3L – ₹26.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹26.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Ponmalar Public School has opened applications for a Principal in Dindigul, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Ponmalar Public School in Dindigul, Tamilnadu is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2022,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹26.5 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Ponmalar Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Ponmalar Public School
CBSE · Dindigul · Est. 2022
2022
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
VELUCHAMY K K
PRINCIPAL
1931701
AFFILIATION
Dindigul, Tamilnadu
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