Principal — St Johns Academy, Thrissur

Est. 2006
₹1,05,000–1,89,500 /month(₹12.6L–22.7L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 2 Nov
● posted 18 Jun
Experience
7–10 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

An opening for a Principal in Thrissur, Kerala at St Johns Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: St Johns Academy in Thrissur, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: as Principal, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹12.6 LPA – ₹22.7 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St Johns Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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

·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.
·Lead parent communication — newsletters, escalations and the annual address.

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 Thrissur.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
St Johns Academy
CBSE · Thrissur · Est. 2006
2006
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ROSHNI SHANTI VARKEY
PRINCIPAL
931232
AFFILIATION
Thrissur, Kerala
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

St Johns Academy lists ₹1,05,000–1,89,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.

Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 7–10 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

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How do I apply?

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