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Principal

₹9.9L – ₹22L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 17 Jul 15 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 34d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
Sri Sankara SR SEC School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.9L – ₹22L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
29 May 2026
Closing date
17 Jul 2026

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  • 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.
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Overview

Sri Sankara SR SEC School requires a Principal in Chennai, Tamilnadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: Sri Sankara SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1970, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Principal leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.9 LPA – ₹21.9 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sri Sankara SR SEC School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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What kind of professional development is offered?

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About the school

Sri Sankara SR SEC School

Key facts about Sri Sankara SR SEC School

Key facts
Founded
1970
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
VIDYALAKSHMI.S
Affiliation #
1930009
Address
9 VASANTHA PRESS ROAD ADYAR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU, 9 Vasantha Press, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600020

Sri Sankara SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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