Principal — Swathy Central School, Palakkad
Est. 1994 · senior secondary · English medium · Vaniyamkulam Ottappalam
₹9.4L – ₹21.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 29 Jan
● posted 31 Oct
Job description
Overview
Swathy Central School, established 1994, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Palakkad, Kerala.
The school is hiring a Principal. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.4 LPA–₹21.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.
Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
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
·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.
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.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Palakkad.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Swathy Central School
CBSE · Palakkad · Est. 1994
1994
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SHAJI K THAYIL
PRINCIPAL
930360
AFFILIATION
Palakkad, Kerala
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