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Key facts
- Role
- Principal
- School
- Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Krishnagiri
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.1L – ₹27.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 22+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Principal at Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2004, — a State Board-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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 (₹12.1 LPA – ₹27.5 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Does Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Krishnagiri offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
How do I write an application email for this Principal role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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Key facts about Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Sri Vijay Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 2004, located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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