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Principal

₹11L – ₹16L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 13 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 24d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sairam Vidyalaya
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
13 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Chennai — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.4L
per year
Typical
₹13.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • 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

An opening for a Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu at Sairam Vidyalaya. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Sairam Vidyalaya, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹15.8 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sairam Vidyalaya instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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What is the salary for this Principal role?

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About the school

Sairam Vidyalaya

Key facts about Sairam Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MAYILVAHANAN C
Affiliation #
1930478
Address
NO: 5, MADIPAKKAM MAIN ROAD, MADIPAKKAM., No: 5, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600091

Sairam Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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