Principal

Sri Sathya Sai English Medium School· Est. 1991 · CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram
₹9.5L – ₹13.9LCBSEcontractOn-site7–12 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 9 Oct
● posted 15 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1991.

What you'll handle

·Set the school's annual academic and operational plan.
·Hire, coach and (where needed) exit faculty to maintain the standard.
·Chair leadership-team meetings and own the school's KPIs.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thiruvananthapuram.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.5L – ₹13.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Thiruvananthapuram

₹9.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.5L – ₹13.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Sri Sathya Sai English Medium School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Sri Sathya Sai English Medium School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1991,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Principal, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.5 LPA – ₹13.9 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sri Sathya Sai English Medium School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Sri Sathya Sai English Medium School
CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram · Est. 1991
1991
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SAI RANI S V
PRINCIPAL
930321
AFFILIATION
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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