Principal

Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu· Est. 2014 · CBSE · Kollam
₹7.8L – ₹23.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 4 Sep
● posted 28 May

Why apply

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 handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kollam.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.8L – ₹23.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kollam

₹7.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.8L – ₹23.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu in Kollam, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu in Kollam, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the Principal owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.8 LPA – ₹23.4 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Siddhartha Central School, Ambalamkunnu
CBSE · Secondary Level · Kollam · Est. 2014
2014
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
N S UNNIKRISHNAN
PRINCIPAL
931445
AFFILIATION
Kollam, Kerala
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