Principal — Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Sec. School, Salem
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Overview
Immediate opening: Principal at Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Sec. School in Salem, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Sec. School, established 1969, is a secondary campus in Salem, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.5 LPA – ₹22.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Sec. School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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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.
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