Principal

₹12.2L – ₹23.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 18 Sep
● posted 2 Jun

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

·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.

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 Kannur.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.2L – ₹23.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Kannur

₹12.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.2L – ₹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

Applications are open for a Principal at Sree Narayana Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School in Kannur, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Sree Narayana Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, established 1980, is a senior secondary school in Kannur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.2 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 Sree Narayana Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Sree Narayana Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Kannur · Est. 1980
1980
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Smitha Srinivasan
PRINCIPAL
930035
AFFILIATION
Kannur, Kerala
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