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Principal

₹9.5L – ₹24L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 30 Aug
Kollam, Keralafull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sahyadri Central School
City
Kollam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.5L – ₹24L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kollam — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.5L
per year
Typical
₹16.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a Principal at Sahyadri Central School in Kollam, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Sahyadri Central School in Kollam, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.5 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sahyadri Central School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

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.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

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How do I write an application email for this Principal role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Sahyadri Central School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sahyadri Central School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

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About the school

Sahyadri Central School

Key facts about Sahyadri Central School

Key facts
Founded
2008
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SR MARYAMMA JOSEPH
Affiliation #
930771
Address
KURIVIKONAM, AREEPLACHY P.O. KOLLAM DISTRICT KERALA STATE, Kurivikonam, Kollam, Kerala, 691333

Sahyadri Central School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Kollam, Kerala.

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