Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- Coimbatore
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
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Principal
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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.
Job description
Overview
Sainik School is recruiting a Principal in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Sainik School, established 1962, runs as a senior secondary campus in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.7 LPA – ₹14.2 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sainik School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this Principal role?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sainik School
Key facts about Sainik School
- Founded
- 1962
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CAPTAIN INDIAN NAVY K MANIKANDAN
- Affiliation #
- 1980001
Sainik School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1962, located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
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