Principal
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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sree Neelakanta Vidya Peedom
- City
- Thiruvananthapuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Middle Class
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Principal to join Sree Neelakanta Vidya Peedom in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Sree Neelakanta Vidya Peedom: a middle school institution in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the Principal reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.3 LPA – ₹17.6 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 online from this page to be considered by Sree Neelakanta Vidya Peedom. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sree Neelakanta Vidya Peedom
Key facts about Sree Neelakanta Vidya Peedom
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Middle Class
- Principal
- V G RAMACHANDRA KURUP
- Affiliation #
- 930207
Sree Neelakanta Vidya Peedom is a middle class affiliated to CBSE, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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