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Principal

₹7.2L – ₹22L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 1 Sept
Kollam, Keralafull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Principal
School
St George School
City
Kollam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.2L – ₹22L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
1 Sept 2026

Compare against the market: Principal salary in Kollam

Pay benchmark

Principal salary in Kollam — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.2L
per year
Typical
₹14.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Principal

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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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Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Principal at St George School in Kollam, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About St George School in Kollam, Kerala: a secondary institution, established 1997, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.2 LPA – ₹22.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St George School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

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.

How much experience do I need for this Principal role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

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.

What is the salary for this Principal role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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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About the school

St George School

Key facts about St George School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
BINDU BOBAN
Affiliation #
930758
Address
AMPALAPHUMKALA P.O. EZHUKONE, KOLLAM, Ampalaphumkala P.o. Ezhukone, Kollam, Kerala, 691505

St George School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Kollam, Kerala.

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