Principal — Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School, Thiruvananthapuram

Applications are invited for a Principal at Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School, established 1993, is a senior secondary campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Principal is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹7.9 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sree Chithira Thirunal Residential Central School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.