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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School
- City
- Chengalpattu
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School invites applications for a Principal in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.7 LPA – ₹28.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Where exactly is Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School located?
The school is in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What is the average Principal salary in Chengalpattu?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Chengalpattu. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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Role details
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Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School
Key facts about Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- HEMAMALINI B
- Affiliation #
- 1931265
Rkn Gyan Jothi Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu.
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