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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹10.1L – ₹15.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 43+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya as a Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1983,. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.1 LPA – ₹15.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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What is the salary for this Principal role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What is the average Principal salary in Chennai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Principal roles in Chennai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What questions are asked in a Principal interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Principal roles in Chennai.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Principal application — Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Key facts about Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1983
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- S SRIPRIYA
- Affiliation #
- 1930113
Sri Jawanthraj Tejraj Surana Jain Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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