Principal

Siddhartha Central School,puthoor· Est. 2008 · CBSE · Kollam
₹12.2L – ₹23.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 16 Sep
● posted 20 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.
·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.

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 Kollam.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.2L – ₹23.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kollam

₹12.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.2L – ₹23.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Siddhartha Central School,puthoor is hiring a Principal in Kollam, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Siddhartha Central School,puthoor in Kollam, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. 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. 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 (₹12.2 LPA – ₹23.9 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Siddhartha Central School,puthoor receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Siddhartha Central School,puthoor
CBSE · Secondary Level · Kollam · Est. 2008
2008
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Kavitha T T
PRINCIPAL
930890
AFFILIATION
Kollam, Kerala
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