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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.", "datePosted": "2026-11-01T05:00:10.454+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/don-bosco-school-of-excellence-no-53-0554#school", "name": "Don Bosco School Of Excellence", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/don-bosco-school-of-excellence-no-53-0554", "sameAs": "http://www.dbschoolofexcellence.in", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "NO. 53, PANTHEON ROAD, EGMORE", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600008" }, "foundingDate": "2013" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/principal-don-bosco-school-of-excellence-no-53-0554-chennai-83d3375f-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/principal-don-bosco-school-of-excellence-no-53-0554-chennai-83d3375f-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-15T05:00:10.454Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-03T20:07:57.988776+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "NO. 53, PANTHEON ROAD, EGMORE", "addressLocality": "Chennai", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "600008" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1013000, "maxValue": 2128000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 84 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Don Bosco School Of Excellence, established 2013, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹21.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.", "aboutTheRole": "We're looking for a Principal who can hold the academic standard, build a strong leadership team and treat every parent conversation as part of the job.", "dayToDay": [ "Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.", "Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.", "Approve and monitor the annual budget.", "Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.", "Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal", "body": "Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Chennai", "body": "Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What qualifications are required for a Principal?", "a": "Most Principal roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply." }, { "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria." }, { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter." }, { "q": "Are meals provided at school?", "a": "Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff." }, { "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this Principal role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Principal — Don Bosco School Of Excellence\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "How do I make a resume for a CBSE Principal job?", "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." }, { "q": "What is the average Principal salary in Chennai?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Chennai. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." } ] }