Principal

₹8.4L – ₹15.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 24 Sep
● posted 14 Jun

Why apply

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.

What you'll handle

·Oversee compliance — affiliation, fire safety, child-safety policies.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·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 Salem.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.4L – ₹15.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Salem

₹8.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.4L – ₹15.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Sri Vidya Mandir HR SEC School, Attur Main Road in Salem, Tamilnadu as our next Principal. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Sri Vidya Mandir HR SEC School, Attur Main Road in Salem, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1986, — 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.4 LPA – ₹15.9 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 through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sri Vidya Mandir HR SEC School, Attur Main Road reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Sri Vidya Mandir HR SEC School, Attur Main Road
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Salem · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
P G KRISHNAN
PRINCIPAL
1930149
AFFILIATION
Salem, Tamilnadu
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