Principal — St Thomas School, Thoothukkudi
Est. 2019 · senior secondary · Alagesapuram Main Road
₹10.3L – ₹16.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Jan
● posted 1 Nov
Job description
Overview
St Thomas School, established 2019, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.3 LPA–₹16.0 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
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.
Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
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 Thoothukkudi.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
St Thomas School
CBSE · Thoothukkudi · Est. 2019
2019
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
ARUL JENITA
PRINCIPAL
1931203
AFFILIATION
Thoothukkudi, Tamilnadu
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