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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- SDA Residential English High School
- City
- Idukki
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹11.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
SDA Residential English High School in Idukki, Kerala is on the lookout for a Principal. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. SDA Residential English High School in Idukki, Kerala is a secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.8 LPA – ₹11.3 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for SDA Residential English High School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
How much experience do I need for this Principal role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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Key facts about SDA Residential English High School
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
SDA Residential English High School is a secondary affiliated to CISCE, located in Idukki, Kerala. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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