Principal — St. John's Senior SEC School, Chennai
Est. 1968 · senior secondary · English medium · 30/2 South Canal
₹10.0L – ₹12.2LCBSEcontractOn-site7–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 7 Feb
● posted 30 Oct
Job description
Overview
St. John's Senior SEC School, established 1968, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.0 LPA–₹12.2 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
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.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1968.
What you'll handle
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
St. John's Senior SEC School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1968
1968
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
NALINI WILSON
PRINCIPAL
1930012
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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