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Principal

₹7.5L – ₹12L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 20 Jul 17 days left
Ernakulam, Keralafull-timePosted 36d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya
City
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.5L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
20 Jul 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Ernakulam

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Ernakulam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.5L
per year
Typical
₹9.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.7L
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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya is recruiting a Principal in Ernakulam, Kerala. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya in Ernakulam, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.5 LPA – ₹11.7 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

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.

What questions are asked in a Principal interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Ernakulam.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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About the school

Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya

Key facts about Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2007
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
BINIL KUMAR M S
Affiliation #
931283
Address
EROOR, TRIPUNITHURA, KANAYANNOR, Eroor, Ernakulam, Kerala, 682306

Sdky Gurukul Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.

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