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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School
- City
- Tenkasi
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Principal at Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School, established 1995, is a senior secondary school in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.8 LPA – ₹10.2 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. Submit your application here so Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Seyad Residential Matric Hr Sec School
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Inaugurated on Friday, June 30,1995. The School is a milestone in the series of educational projects and programmers launched by the Seyad Welfare Society, with a view to promoting education as a means of social welfare. The Society was founded by the Seyad Group of companies which include the Seyad Beedi Company, the Seyad Cotton Mills Limited. and the Seyad Shariat Finance Limited.
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