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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "datePosted": "2026-10-26T16:14:34.964+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/shalini-bhavan-english-medium-school-nellanad-p-o-vamanapuram-0942#school", "name": "Shalini Bhavan English Medium School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/shalini-bhavan-english-medium-school-nellanad-p-o-vamanapuram-0942", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "NELLANAD P.O VAMANAPURAM", "addressLocality": "Thiruvananthapuram", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "695606" }, "foundingDate": "1981" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/principal-shalini-bhavan-english-medium-school-nellanad-p-o-vamanapuram-0942-thiruvanantha-2f146b66-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/principal-shalini-bhavan-english-medium-school-nellanad-p-o-vamanapuram-0942-thiruvanantha-2f146b66-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-02-03T16:14:34.964Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-28T22:07:33.769898+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "NELLANAD P.O VAMANAPURAM", "addressLocality": "Thiruvananthapuram", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "695606" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1096000, "maxValue": 2677000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Shalini Bhavan English Medium School, established 1981, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.0 LPA–₹26.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nResponsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.\n\nRequirements:\n• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).\n• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.\n• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.", "aboutTheRole": "Lead the school as Principal: set the academic agenda, coach your team, own the calendar and represent the school with poise.", "dayToDay": [ "Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.", "Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.", "Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.", "Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.", "Approve and monitor the annual budget." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Principal", "body": "Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Shalini Bhavan English Medium School?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Is English fluency required?", "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected." }, { "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": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Most reputable schools in Thiruvananthapuram run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview." }, { "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 — Shalini Bhavan English Medium School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "What questions are asked in a Principal interview?", "a": "Six sample questions with model answers for this exact role — including a demo-lesson walkthrough, classroom-management scenario and subject-specific probe — are in the Principal interview guide: /interview-questions/principal." }, { "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "Shalini Bhavan English Medium School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period." } ] }