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Principal

at Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.6L – ₹14.1L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 3 Aug 29 days left
Chennai, TamilnaducontractPosted 26d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹14.1L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Aug 2026

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Principal salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹11.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 52+ years.
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Overview

Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a Principal who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, established 1974, runs as a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.6 LPA – ₹14.1 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

What is the average Principal salary in Chennai?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Principal pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

How do I apply for this Principal vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

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.

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Key facts about Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College

Key facts
Founded
1974
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
B. Sumathi
Affiliation #
1930101
Address
ELLAI AMMAN KOIL STREET THIRUVOTTIYUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU, Ellai Amman Koil, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600019

Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1974, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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