Principal

Shiva Niketan School· Est. 2014 · CBSE · Coimbatore
₹12.1L – ₹18.0LCBSEpart-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 8 Nov
● posted 11 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2014.

What you'll handle

·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Coimbatore.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.1L – ₹18.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Coimbatore

₹12.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.1L – ₹18.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Shiva Niketan School is looking for a Principal in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Shiva Niketan School in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2014,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.1 LPA – ₹18.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Shiva Niketan School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Shiva Niketan School
CBSE · Coimbatore · Est. 2014
2014
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
V M GANGA
PRINCIPAL
1930615
AFFILIATION
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
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