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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sree Narayana Central School Athykayam
- City
- Pathanamthitta
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹18.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
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Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Principal at Sree Narayana Central School Athykayam in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. School profile: Sree Narayana Central School Athykayam in Pathanamthitta, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.8 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Sree Narayana Central School Athykayam. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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Key facts about Sree Narayana Central School Athykayam
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MOHANARAJ P K
- Affiliation #
- 931099
Sree Narayana Central School Athykayam is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
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