Principal

St. John's Senior SEC School· Est. 1968 · CBSE · Chennai
₹12.4L – ₹25.0LCBSEcontractOn-site5–7 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 16 Oct
● posted 23 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1968.

What you'll handle

·Drive teacher PD across the year, in-house and external.
·Approve and monitor the annual budget.
·Own admissions strategy and student-retention outcomes.
·Represent the school with the board, regulators and the wider community.
·Make the final call on disciplinary and safeguarding matters.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹12.4L – ₹25.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — Principal in Chennai

₹12.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.4L – ₹25.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹25.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Principal at St. John's Senior SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About St. John's Senior SEC School: a senior secondary institution in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1968,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹25.0 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. John's Senior SEC School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
St. John's Senior SEC School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1968
1968
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
NALINI WILSON
PRINCIPAL
1930012
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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